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Methergine
Indicationtreatment of post-partum hemorrhage
Actionstimulates uterine muscles causing uterine contraction
Therapeutic Classoxytocic
Pharmacologic Classergot alkaloids
Nursing Considerations• can cause hypertension, cramps, nausea, vomiting, dyspnea • monitor BP, heart rate, uterine response • assess calcium levels – effectiveness ↓ with hypocalcemia • monitor uterine bleeding and notify physician of any changes
By Jon Haws, RN CCRN Alumnus4.4
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Methergine
Indicationtreatment of post-partum hemorrhage
Actionstimulates uterine muscles causing uterine contraction
Therapeutic Classoxytocic
Pharmacologic Classergot alkaloids
Nursing Considerations• can cause hypertension, cramps, nausea, vomiting, dyspnea • monitor BP, heart rate, uterine response • assess calcium levels – effectiveness ↓ with hypocalcemia • monitor uterine bleeding and notify physician of any changes

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