Methocin

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Methocin Information

Methocin, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Post Delivery Bleeding.

The correct dosage of Methocin depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

The most common side effects of Methocin are Headache, Abdominal Pain, Hypertension. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Methocin can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Methocin are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Methocin has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Methocin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Methocin is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like High Blood Pressure as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Methocin are listed in the contraindications section below.

Additionally, Methocin may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to the above precautions for Methocin, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.



Methocin Benefits & Uses

Methocin is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Methocin Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult(Female)
  • Disease: Post Delivery Bleeding
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 0.2 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Methocin Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Methocin safe for pregnant women?


    It is not known what effect Methocin will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.

    Unknown
  • Is the use of Methocin safe during breastfeeding?


    In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Methocin in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Methocin is unavailable.

    Unknown
  • What is the effect of Methocin on the Kidneys?


    Methocin rarely affects the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Methocin on the Liver?


    The liver can be affected by Methocin. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Methocin only after medical advice.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Methocin on the Heart?


    Use of Methocin may be dangerous for the heart. Do not use it without doctor's advice.

    Severe


Severe Interaction of Methocin with Other Drugs

Methocin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate



Methocin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Methocin unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Methocin

  • Is this Methocin habit forming or addictive?


    No, there is no any evidence that Methocin is addictive.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Methocin as it does not make you drowsy.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but consume Methocin only on doctor's advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    No, Methocin is not used to treat mental disorders.

    No

Methocin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Methocin


    Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Methocin and food will interact.

    Unknown
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Methocin


    No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Methocin with alcohol will be.

    Unknown


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Methergine® (methylergonovine maleate)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 331-332

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 837-839

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