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Methylergonovine Maleate

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Methylergonovine Maleate Definition

The maleate salt of methylergonovine, a semi-synthetic ergot alkaloid with vasoconstrictive and uterotonic effects. Methylergonovine stimulates serotoninergic and dopaminergic receptors as well as inhibits the release of endothelial-derived relaxation factor. This results in arterial vasoconstriction and increased uterine smooth muscle contractions.

Methylergonovine Maleate Synonyms

Methylergonovine Maleate, Ergoline-8-carboxamide, 9,10-didehydro-N-((1S)-1-(hydroxymethyl)propyl)-6-methyl-,(8beta)-,(2Z)-2-butenedioate(1:1)(salt), METHYLERGONOVINE MALEATE, Maleic Acid, Methyl Ergonovine, Methergine

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