| TAH Drug Code | OERGO |
|---|---|
| Indications | Postpartum haemorrhage caused by uterine atony. |
| Dosing | Adult 1 tablet TID. the maximum dose: 2 mg/day. [Micromedex 2021/08/04] Postpartum hemorrhage; Treatment and Prophylaxis: Minimization of late postpartum hemorrhage, 0.2 to 0.4 mg (1 or 2 tablets ) orally or sublingually every 6 to 12 hours until the danger of uterine atony has passed, usually 48 hours. |
| Hepatic Impairment | Dose adjustment not necessary |
| Renal Impairment | Dose adjustment not necessary |
| Contraindications | Threatened spontaneous abortion, vascular diseases, impaired renal or hepatic function, pregnancy, induction of labor. |
| Adverse Effects | Nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, abdominal pain, hypertension, bradycardia, dyspnea, ergotism. |
| Pregnancy | Unknown |
| Lactation | Unknown |
| More Info | UpToDate |