Answer
Ergometrine maleate produces sustained tonic uterine contractions through agonist or partial agonist effects at myometrial 5-HT2 and alpha-adrenergic receptors, stimulating both upper and lower uterine segments to contract in a tetanic manner.
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- Ergometrine Injection BP 0.05% w/vhameln pharma ltd · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 7Document updated
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