ergometrine in English
noun
1
an alkaloid present in ergot. An amide of lysergic acid, it has oxytocic activity and is given to control bleeding after childbirth.
The studies reviewed used oxytocin, ergometrine , or a mixture of those drugs administered intravenously or intramuscularly immediately after delivery of the infant.
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1. Ergometrine, also known as ergonovine, is a medication used to cause contractions of the uterus to treat heavy vaginal bleeding after childbirth.