The World Health Organization's ATC classification organizes medical drugs based on therapeutic properties, chemical composition, and anatomy. It helps make essential medicines readily available globally and is widely used in the pharmaceutical industry.
| Level | Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | G | Genito urinary system and sex hormones | |
| 2 | G02 | Other gynecologicals | |
| 3 | G02A | Oxytocics | |
| 4 | G02AB | Ergot alkaloids |
| Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| G02AB01 | Methylergometrine | |
| G02AB02 | Ergot alkaloids | |
| G02AB03 | Ergometrine |
| Active Ingredient | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Ergometrine |
Ergometrine produces sustained tonic uterine contraction via agonist or partial agonist effects at myometrial 5-HT2 receptors and alpha-adrenergic receptors. Both upper and lower uterine segments are stimulated to contract in a tetanic manner. |
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| Methergine |
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