Comparing Methergine vs Oxytocin
| Methergine (methylergonovine) | Oxytocin |
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| Methergine (methylergonovine) | Oxytocin |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Postpartum Bleeding, Migraine. Methergine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Labor Induction, Postpartum Bleeding, Abortion. Oxytocin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Postpartum Bleeding
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| More about Methergine (methylergonovine) | More about Oxytocin | ||||||||||||||||
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Methergine has an average rating of 9.8 out of 10 from a total of 8 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Oxytocin has an average rating of 4.9 out of 10 from a total of 12 ratings on Drugs.com. 42% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 50% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||||||||||
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View all Methergine side effects |
View all Oxytocin side effects |
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| Lower cost generic approved |
Lower cost generic |
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N/A |
Pitocin | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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3.3 hours |
1 hour |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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A total of 269 drugs are known to interact with Methergine:
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A total of 265 drugs are known to interact with Oxytocin:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
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November 19, 1946 |
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N/A |
N/A |
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
See also:
Pitocin
Pitocin is used for abortion, labor induction, postpartum bleeding
Qulipta
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Ergonovine
Ergonovine is used for abnormal uterine bleeding, postpartum bleeding
Further information
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