Chemical Properties
white solid
Uses
Ergonovine is an oxytocic, stimulates contraction of uterine muscle; partial agonist at serotonergic and dopaminergic receptors in CNS; selective, potent antagonist at smooth muscle serotonergic receptors.
Definition
ChEBI: A maleate salt resulting form the reaction of equimolar amounts of maleic acid and ergometrine. It is used in the active management of the third stage of labour, and to prevent or treat postpartum of postabortal haemorrhage caused by uterine atony: by main
aining uterine contraction and tone, blood vessels in the uterine wall are compressed and blood flow reduced.
brand name
Ergotrate Maleate (Lilly).
