| methylergonovine | <chemical> A homolog of ergonovine containing one more ch2 group. (merck index, 11th ed) Pharmacological action: oxytocics. Chemical name: Ergoline-8-carboxamide, 9,10-didehydro-N-(1-(hydroxymethyl)propyl)-6-methyl-, (8beta(S))- (12 Dec 1998) |
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| methylergonovine maleate | D-Lysergic acid-dl-hydroxybutylamide-2 maleate;a partially synthesised derivative of lysergic acid with oxytocic action, used to prevent or treat postpartum uterine atony and haemorrhage. Synonym: methylergometrine maleate. (05 Mar 2000) |
| tablets | Solid dosage forms, of varying weight, size, and shape, which may be molded or compressed, and which contain a medicinal substance in pure or diluted form. (12 Dec 1998) |
| tablets, enteric-coated | Tablets coated with material that delays release of the medication until after they leave the stomach. (12 Dec 1998) |