Mether
Mether is a pharmaceutical drug primarily used to induce uterine contractions and control postpartum bleeding. Its active ingredient is methylergonovine, a semi-synthetic ergot alkaloid. Mether functions by stimulating the smooth muscle of the uterus, causing it to contract more forcefully and frequently. This action is crucial in the prevention and management of excessive bleeding after childbirth, a condition known as postpartum hemorrhage.
The drug is typically administered intramuscularly or orally. Intramuscular injection provides a rapid onset of action,
Common side effects associated with Mether include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, headache, and dizziness. More serious