ergonovine

• Ein Mutterkorn-Alkaloid, das zur Stimulierung der Gebärmutterkontraktionen nach der Geburt oder nach einer Fehlgeburt eingesetzt wird.

A medicinal alkaloid derived from ergot, used to induce uterine contractions after childbirth or abortion.

1. Pharmacological agentC2formalmedical

   An alkaloid obtained from ergot, used to induce uterine contractions after childbirth or abortion; less toxic than natural ergot alkaloids.

   Pharmakologisches Mittel

   • Ergonovine is commonly administered immediately after delivery to reduce bleeding.
   • The obstetrician prescribed ergonovine for uterine atony.
   • A small dose of ergonovine was injected to facilitate placental expulsion.
   • Clinical trials compared the efficacy of ergonovine versus oxytocin in postpartum management.