Methylergonovine (Methergine) dosing
Miscellaneous · 0.2 mg/mL · IM (avoid IV)
Calculated, not generatedWeight-based dose
| Dose | Per kg | For 70 kg |
|---|---|---|
| low | 0.002 mg/kg | 0.14 mg |
| standard | 0.003 mg/kg | 0.21 mg |
| high | 0.003 mg/kg | 0.21 mg |
PPH: 0.2 mg IM q2-4h. Avoid IV (severe hypertension, stroke risk). Contraindicated in preeclampsia/HTN. Ergot alkaloid — sustained uterine contraction.
Renal & hepatic adjustment
No drug-specific organ adjustment in our database — use clinical judgment and verify against the label.
Evidence A · WHO PPH management guidelines
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Vigil computes Methylergonovine (Methergine) for your patient's actual weight — and adjusts for renal or hepatic impairment automatically, with the cited rationale. The number is calculated from a verified database, never guessed.
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