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Methylergometrine maleate

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

Methylergonovine maleate salt, 9,10-Didehydro-N-[(S)-1-(hydroxymethyl)propyl]-6-methylergoline-8β-carboxamide maleate salt, Methergine maleate salt

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C20H25N3O2 · C4H4O4
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
455.50
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

methylergometrine

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

[H]\C(=C(/[H])C(O)=O)C(O)=O.[H][C@@]12Cc3c[nH]c4cccc(C1=C[C@H](CN2C)C(=O)N[C@@H](CC)CO)c34

InChI

1S/C20H25N3O2.C4H4O4/c1-3-14(11-24)22-20(25)13-7-16-15-5-4-6-17-19(15)12(9-21-17)8-18(16)23(2)10-13;5-3(6)1-2-4(7)8/h4-7,9,13-14,18,21,24H,3,8,10-11H2,1-2H3,(H,22,25);1-2H,(H,5,6)(H,7,8)/b;2-1-/t13-,14+,18-;/m1./s1

InChI key

NOFOWWRHEPHDCY-DAUURJMHSA-N

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Methylergometrine maleate EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Ergot alkaloid which interacts with serotonergic, dopaminergic and α-adrenergic systems. Dopamine antagonist.

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 3 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Repr. 2

Storage Class Code

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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Methylergometrine: adverse effects in breastfed infants.
Prescrire international, 23(148), 102-102 (2014-05-27)
A J Butwick et al.
British journal of anaesthesia, 113(4), 661-668 (2014-06-08)
Uterine atony (UA) is recognized as a leading cause of postpartum haemorrhage. However, knowledge of risk factors of haemorrhage-related morbidity among patients diagnosed with UA is uncertain. We investigated risk factors for haemorrhage-related morbidity among patients undergoing Caesarean delivery with
[Reflections of an expert committee of the French Society of Cardiology on the use of methylergometrine maleate (Methergin) for the detection of abnormal coronary vasomotricity].
J M Lablanche et al.
Archives des maladies du coeur et des vaisseaux, 88(2), 247-253 (1995-02-01)
L Mueller et al.
Headache, 37(7), 437-442 (1997-07-01)
Methylergonovine maleate (Methergine), an ergot derivative with vasoconstrictive properties, has been cited as an effective treatment for vascular headaches. Few studies are available to support its use in headache management. An uncontrolled pilot study of 20 episodic cluster headache patients
Oral methylergonovine maleate for refractory migraine and cluster headache prevention.
Joel R Saper et al.
Headache, 53(2), 378-381 (2013-02-26)

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