Description
Key product information
- Active ingredient : Ergonovine (as maleate) 0.2 mg.
Common presentations :
- Malergo 0.2 mg PK10: Boxes of 10 tablets or ampoules.
- Malergo 0.2 mg PK100: Bulk packs of 100 units.
- Therapeutic class: Uterotonic (ergot alkaloid).
Uses and effects
- Malergo is mainly used in obstetrics and gynecology for the following indications:
- Prevention and treatment of hemorrhage: It is used to prevent or control postpartum hemorrhage (excessive bleeding after childbirth or a miscarriage).
- Uterine contractions: It acts directly on the smooth muscle of the uterus, increasing the tone, frequency and strength of contractions. Cardiology (specialized use): At higher doses, this medicine can be used in specialized hospital settings to test for coronary artery spasm (Prinzmetal’s angina).
Important warnings :
- Pregnancy: This medicine is contraindicated during pregnancy and early labor because it can cause strong uterine contractions that may harm the fetus.
- Contraindications: This medicine must not be used in patients with severe high blood pressure, toxemia (preeclampsia/eclampsia) or certain cardiovascular diseases.
- Drug interactions: This medicine can interact dangerously with certain antibiotics (such as erythromycin) and other medicines, which may cause severe vasoconstriction or ergotism.
