ergometrine
/ˌəːɡə(ʊ)ˈmɛtriːn
/noun [mass noun] Chemistry
An alkaloid present in ergot. An amide of lysergic acid, it has oxytocic activity and is given to control bleeding after childbirth.The studies reviewed used oxytocin, ergometrine, or a mixture of those drugs administered intravenously or intramuscularly immediately after delivery of the infant....
- Doctors seldom have an important role, except perhaps to provide reassurance, but they may need to administer a uterine contractant such as ergometrine.
- Thankfully, I delivered the placenta without difficulty, or ergometrine.
Origin
1930s: from ergot + Greek mētra 'womb' + -ine4.
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