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ergonovine

/ˌɜːr.ɡəˈnoʊ.viːn/

Tradução: Alcaloide derivado do ergot (esporão-do-centeio) usado para estimular as contrações uterinas após o parto ou aborto e para tratar a hemorragia pós-parto.

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noun

/ˌɜːr.ɡəˈnoʊ.viːn/C2formalmedical
  • ptAlcaloide derivado do ergot (esporão-do-centeio) usado para estimular as contrações uterinas após o parto ou aborto e para tratar a hemorragia pós-parto.

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.

    ptAgente farmacológico

    • 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.
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