Ergometrine, also known as ergonovine and sold under the brand names Ergotrate, Ergostat, and Syntometrine among others, is a medication used to cause...
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Oxytocin/ergometrine (trade name Syntometrine) is an obstetric combination drug. The components are synthetically produced oxytocin, a human hormone produced...
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Uterotonic (section Ergometrine)
uterine wall. Ergometrine, also known as ergonovine. Ergometrine is the first drug to be isolated from the rye ergot fungus. Ergometrine is often used...
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5-HT5A, and 5-HT7 receptors. Methylergometrine is a synthetic analogue of ergometrine, a psychedelic alkaloid found in ergot, and many species of morning glory...
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placental retention. It is useful ensuring the bladder is empty. However, ergometrine should not be given as it causes tonic uterine contractions which may...
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Albert Hofmann reported the first total synthesis of an ergot alkaloid, ergometrine. Though the synthesis found no industrial application, this was a huge...
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on the basis of pharmacological evidence, in the ergometrine group of ergot alkaloids. Ergometrine, however, is less toxic and more active than the new...
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concentration of 0.325% of dry weight. A more recent study reported presence of ergometrine, lysergol, lysergic acid and other alkaloids that contribute to its pharmacological...
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Ergot alkaloids G02AB03 Ergometrine QG02AB53 Ergometrine, combinations G02AC01 Methylergometrine and oxytocin QG02AC90 Ergometrine and oxytocin G02AD01 Dinoprost...
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the uterus in retained products Pessary in prolapse or retroversion. Ergometrine, often prescribed to enhance the involution process by reducing the blood...
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