ergonovine

Examples

• All

• After childbirth, ergonovine is often used to help the uterus contract.

• Use of ergonovine is carefully monitored because of its strong effects on uterine muscles.

• Researchers are studying alternatives to ergonovine for postpartum hemorrhage treatment.

• The doctor administered ergonovine to control the bleeding.

• The doctor administered ergonovine to control excessive bleeding after delivery.

• After childbirth, ergonovine is often used to help the uterus contract.

• Researchers are studying alternatives to ergonovine for postpartum hemorrhage treatment.

Synonyms

E

Ergotrate Maleate

vsergonovine

• Specialized

9.9

A medicine that makes the womb tighten after childbirth or abortion to reduce bleeding

is the generic chemical name rather than a brand label

E

ergometrine

vsergonovine

• Specialized

8.3

A medicine that makes the womb tighten to stop bleeding after childbirth

is used to induce contractions more broadly, not only to stop bleeding

E

ergotine

vsergonovine

• Archaic

9.9

A strong drug from a fungus used to make the womb tighten to stop bleeding after birth

is the currently used compound rather than an obsolete form

U

uterotonic

vsergonovine

• Specialized

8.6

A medicine that makes the womb tighten to start labour or stop bleeding

is a specific ergot alkaloid rather than a general contraction agent

O

oxytocic drug

vsergonovine

• Specialized

7.5

A medicine that makes the womb muscles tighten to start or speed childbirth

is used mainly after childbirth or abortion to control bleeding with contractions

O

oxytocic

vsergonovine

• Specialized

9.9

A drug that makes the womb muscles contract to start labor

is a single ergot alkaloid used primarily after birth or abortion to stop bleeding

Surface Forms

Etymology