noun
- A drug derived from ergot fungus, used to stimulate uterine contractions and control bleeding after childbirth.
Usage: medical; also called ergotamine or methylergonovine in some contexts
Examples
- The obstetrician administered ergonovine to help control postpartum hemorrhage.
- Ergonovine is commonly used in obstetrics to strengthen uterine contractions.
- The patient received an injection of ergonovine after delivery to prevent excessive bleeding.
- Ergonovine works by causing the uterine muscles to contract more forcefully.