Methylergometrine increases force, frequency & duration of uterine contraction. The vasoconstrictor & utero tonic action of ergot alkaloid or resulted from bartial agonistic action & adrenergic & 5 HT receptors.
Successfully prescribed for: Active management of 3rd stage of labour Uterine atony / haemorrhage during and after 3rd stage of labour in association with caesarean section, following abortion, subinvolution of the uterus, lochiometra, puerperal bleeding.