Ergonovine Side Effects

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jan 14, 2024.

Applies to ergonovine: compounding powder, injectable solution, oral tablet.

General

Administration of correct dose to carefully selected patients who are closely monitored, yields little risk of serious adverse systemic effects; however, IV administration may produce serious adverse effects if the injections are not diluted and administered slowly.^[Ref]

Cardiovascular

• Frequency not reported: Gangrene, coronary artery vasospasm, peripheral vasospasm, hypotension, hypertension, thrombophlebitis, myocardial infarction (single case report), ventricular arrhythmias, transient chest pain, palpitation, bradycardia, vasoconstriction

Gastrointestinal

• Very rare (less than 0.01%): Mesenteric ischemia and large bowel infarction (single case report)
• Frequency not reported: Abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, esophageal spasm, vomiting, unpleasant taste

Hypersensitivity

• Frequency not reported: Allergic phenomena (including shock, hypertension, chest pain, palpitation, dyspnea, and bradycardia), anaphylactic/anaphylactoid reaction

Nervous system

• Frequency not reported: Dizziness, headache

Metabolic

• Frequency not reported: Clinical exacerbations of porphyria, water intoxication

Dermatologic

• Frequency not reported: Sweating, diaphoresis, skin rashes

Respiratory

• Frequency not reported: Dyspnea, nasal congestion, pulmonary edema, pleural thickening

Musculoskeletal

• Very rare (less than 0.01%): Unmasking of myasthenia gravis (single case report)
• Frequency not reported: Leg cramps
• Postmarketing reports: Muscle spasm

Ocular

• Postmarketing reports: Eye movement disorder

Psychiatric

• Frequency not reported: Hallucinations

Genitourinary

• Frequency not reported: Hematuria

Hepatic

• Frequency not reported: Abnormal liver function test

Other

• Frequency not reported: Vertigo, tinnitus

Renal

• Postmarketing reports: Increased blood creatine

Further information

Ergonovine side effects can vary depending on the individual. Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

Some side effects may not be reported. You may report them to the FDA.

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