Ergometrine

GPTKB entity

Statements (44)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:drug
alkaloid
Vasoconstrictor
gptkbp:ATCCode G02AB03
gptkbp:CASNumber 60-79-7
gptkbp:category Ergot alkaloid
Obstetric drug
Vasoconstrictor agent
gptkbp:chemicalClass Ergoline alkaloid
gptkbp:contraindication Hypertension
Ischemic heart disease
Pre-eclampsia
gptkbp:discoveredBy Dudley T. Spivey
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1935
gptkbp:eliminationHalfLife 30 minutes
gptkbp:excretion Urine
gptkbp:foundIn gptkb:Ergot_fungus
gptkbp:hasMolecularFormula C19H23N3O2
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ergometrine
gptkbp:legalStatus Prescription only
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction Stimulates uterine smooth muscle contraction
gptkbp:meltingPoint 165°C
gptkbp:metabolism Liver
gptkbp:otherName Ergonovine
gptkbp:pregnancyCategory Contraindicated
gptkbp:PubChem_CID 8223
DB01253
gptkbp:riskFactor gptkb:Ergotism
gptkbp:routeOfAdministration gptkb:Oral
Intramuscular
Intravenous
gptkbp:sideEffect gptkb:Nausea
Headache
Hypertension
Vomiting
Vasoconstriction
gptkbp:solubility Soluble in water
gptkbp:UNII 6T84R30KC1
gptkbp:usedFor Prevention of postpartum hemorrhage
Treatment of postpartum hemorrhage
gptkbp:WHOModelListOfEssentialMedicines Yes
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Ergot_alkaloids
gptkb:Ergot_fungus
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7