Definition of "ergonovine" [ergonovine]

• Ergometrine. (noun)

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• "Especially useful is ergonovine, the N-(1( )-1-hydroxyisopropyl) amide of d-lysergic acid, which is employed commercially as an oxytocic agent."
• "If bleeding continues after 20 days of treatment, see a health worker It could be a serious problem. methyl ergonovine (Methergine)"
• "Methyl ergonovine causes contractions of the womb and its blood vessels and is used to control heavy bleeding after childbirth."