Question

Methergine/ergometrine is commonly used for:

a) Reducing blood pressure
b) Controlling bleeding after childbirth
c) Inducing sleep
d) Pain relief

Answer 1

Methergine/ergometrine is primarily used to control bleeding after childbirth by causing uterine contractions.

Step-by-step explanation:

Methergine/ergometrine is commonly used for controlling bleeding after childbirth. It is a medication used to prevent or treat excessive bleeding following childbirth and after abortion. Methergine works by causing the smooth muscle fibers in the uterus to contract, thereby helping to stop bleeding.

While prostaglandins and their derivatives have a range of clinical uses, from inducing labor with PGE2 derivatives to affecting blood pressure, none of these functions directly relate to Methergine's primary use. Other drugs may indeed be used to regulate blood pressure, treat pain, or affect heart rhythms, but Methergine is specifically well-known for its role in postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) management.