methylergonovine maleate

Independent reference data for methylergonovine maleate (CAS 57432-61-8), compiled from public chemistry databases.

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Computed descriptors

Documented uses on record

Breast Feeding; Lactation; Milk, Human; Ergot Alkaloids; OxytocicsDrugs that stimulate contraction of the myometrium. They are used to induce LABOR, OBSTETRIC at term, to prevent or control postpartum or postabortion hemorrhage, and to assess fetal status in high risk pregnancies. They may also be used alone or with other drugs to induce abortions (ABORTIFACIENTS). Oxytocics used clinically include the neurohypophyseal hormone OXYTOCIN and certain prostaglandins and ergot alkaloids. (From AMA Drug Evaluations, 1994, p1157)

Synonyms and trade names

Methylergonovine maleate; 57432-61-8; Methergine; Maleic acid, methyl ergonovine; IR84JPZ1RK; NSC-757104; DTXSID1023283; Methylergonovine maleate (USP); Methylergonovine maleate [USP]; NSC186067; RefChem:55614; DTXCID901476300; 260-734-4; Methylergometrine maleate; Methyl Ergonovine Maleate Salt; Methylergometrine (maleate)

GHS hazard classification

Reported hazard statements	H301 (100%), H311 (88.9%), H331 (88.9%), H361 (91.1%), H362 (11.1%)

H301 (100%): Toxic if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]

H311 (88.9%): Toxic in contact with skin [Danger Acute toxicity, dermal]

What the public record says

methylergonovine maleate · CAS 57432-61-8 · C24H29N3O6. UNII IR84JPZ1RK.

Physical description and handling notes

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.