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ergometrine

Dosage form Rationale for inclusion in the
WHO Model List of Essential Medicines Type of EML

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tablet, 200 micrograms (hydrogen maleate)
injection, 200 micrograms (hydrogen maleate) in 1-ml ampoule
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For treatment of post partum haemorrhage.

Several reviews exist.
(Cochrane Library: 2002 Issue 1)

Note: the Expert Committee, April 2003, considered the following medicines to have similar clinical effect; methylergometrine, (ergonovine)

Note: the public health relevance and/or safety of this item has been questioned and its continued inclusion on the list will be reviewed at the next meeting of the Expert Committee.

ATC Code: G02AB03
◽ Core List

Indications (Diseases)

Postpartum haemorrhage

Third stage of labour

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Dosage form	Rationale for inclusion in the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines	Type of EML
.html tablet, 200 micrograms (hydrogen maleate) injection, 200 micrograms (hydrogen maleate) in 1-ml ampoule	.html For treatment of post partum haemorrhage. Several reviews exist. (Cochrane Library: 2002 Issue 1) Note: the Expert Committee, April 2003, considered the following medicines to have similar clinical effect; methylergometrine, (ergonovine) Note: the public health relevance and/or safety of this item has been questioned and its continued inclusion on the list will be reviewed at the next meeting of the Expert Committee. ATC Code: G02AB03 ◽	Core List