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Medicine Details

Mem 0.2mg Injection

Manufacturer: Neon Laboratories Ltd

Salt Composition: Methylergometrine (0.2mg)

Medicine Type: allopathy

Introduction: In Post-delivery bleeding Mem 0.2mg Injection helps to control excessive bleeding after giving birth. This helps to prevent severe loss of blood that can lead to dropping of blood pressure, shock and even death if not controlled in time. It helps proper contraction of the uterus and therefore prevents hemorrhage and further complications.

Benefits: Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Description: Mem 0.2mg Injection is a medicine used to control bleeding from the uterus, that may occur after childbirth or an abortion. It works on the smooth muscle of the uterus and increases tone, rate, and amplitude of contractions thus reduces blood loss. Mem 0.2mg Injection is not for a self-administered, it is given as an injection into the veins or muscles by the doctor at hospital setting. It should be taken as your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. The most common side effects of this medicine include headache, increase in blood pressure and seizure. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Generally, alcohol should be avoided while taking this medicine. Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have ever had heart disease or you have high blood pressure. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works.

How to Use: Mem 0.2mg Injection is an ergot alkaloid. It works by causing sustained contractions of the smooth muscles of the uterus. This results in compression of the blood vessels which controls bleeding after delivery.

Safety Advice: - Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Mem 0.2mg Injection. Please consult your doctor. - Pregnancy : UNSAFE - Mem 0.2mg Injection is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby. - Breast feeding : CAUTION - Mem 0.2mg Injection should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body. - Driving : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether Mem 0.2mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. - Kidney : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - There is limited information available on the use of Mem 0.2mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. - Liver : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - There is limited information available on the use of Mem 0.2mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

If Missed:

Packaging: Vial

Packaging Type:

Primary Use: Post-delivery bleeding

Side Effects: Headache | Seizure

Alcohol Interaction: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Pregnancy Interaction:

Lactation Interaction: CAUTION

Driving Interaction:

Kidney Interaction: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Liver Interaction: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR