Nicomem Injection
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Product introduction
Nicomem Injection is a medicine used to control bleeding from the uterus, that may occur after childbirth or an abortion. It works on the smooth muscle of the uterus and increases tone, rate, and amplitude of contractions thus reduces blood loss.
Nicomem Injection induces a rapid and sustained effect on muscles of womb which shortens the third stage of labor and reduces blood loss
Nicomem Injection induces a rapid and sustained effect on muscles of womb which shortens the third stage of labor and reduces blood loss
Uses of Nicomem Injection
- Post-delivery bleeding
Benefits of Nicomem Injection
In Post-delivery bleeding
Nicomem Injection helps to control excessive bleeding after giving birth. This helps to prevent severe loss of blood that can lead to dropping of blood pressure, shock and even death if not controlled in time. It helps proper contraction of the uterus and therefore prevents hemorrhage and further complications.
Side effects of Nicomem Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if youβre worried about them
Common side effects of Nicomem
- High blood pressure
- Headache
- Seizure
How to use Nicomem Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Nicomem Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Nicomem Injection is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Breast feeding
CAUTION
Nicomem Injection should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Nicomem Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Nicomem Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Nicomem Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Nicomem Injection is used for the prevention and control of post-delivery bleeding.
- It may also be used for the active management of the third stage of labor, to facilitate the delivery of the placenta.
- It is given intravenously (into a vein) or intramuscularly (into the muscle) by a doctor or healthcare provider in a hospital or clinic.
- Its dose may be repeated as required at intervals of 2 to 4 hours.
- It should be avoided in patients, with high blood pressure, and heart disease.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Ergolines
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GYNAECOLOGICAL
Action Class
Uterotonic and abortificient
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- MedIndia. Methylergometrine. [Accessed 3 Aprl. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Methylergometrine. East Hanover, New Jersey: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation; 2012. [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Name: Abbott
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Country of origin: India
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