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How quickly does ergometrine maleate stimulate the uterus after intramuscular or intravenous injection?

Name: How quickly does ergometrine maleate stimulate the uterus after intramuscular or intravenous injection?
Published: 2026-11-08T01:48:38.405Z

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Ergometrine maleate stimulates the uterus within 7 minutes of intramuscular injection and almost immediately after intravenous injection.

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Ergometrine Injection BP 0.05% w/vhameln pharma ltd · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 7Document updated 5 May 2026

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