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Ergoloid mesylates Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings

Brand names: Gerimal, Hydergine, Hydergine LC

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 16, 2023.

Ergoloid mesylates Pregnancy Warnings

Use is not recommended

Risk Summary: There is no specific information on the use of this drug in pregnancy; however, this drug belongs to a class of drugs (ergot alkaloids) that are contraindicated for use during pregnancy as they may cause fetal vascular disruption.

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Ergoloid mesylates Breastfeeding Warnings

Use is not recommended

Excreted into human milk: Data not available
Excreted into animal milk: Data not available

Comment: This drug is generally not recommended in this population.

There is no specific information on the use of this drug while nursing; however, this drug belongs to a class of drugs (ergot alkaloids) that are considered undesirable to use during nursing.

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See also

References for pregnancy information

  1. (2016) "Product Information. Ergoloid Mesylates (ergoloid mesylates)." United Research Laboratories/Mutual Pharmaceutical Company

References for breastfeeding information

  1. United States National Library of Medicine (2013) Toxnet. Toxicology Data Network. http://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/cgi-bin/sis/htmlgen?LACT
  2. (2016) "Product Information. Ergoloid Mesylates (ergoloid mesylates)." United Research Laboratories/Mutual Pharmaceutical Company

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