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Details

Stereochemistry ABSOLUTE
Molecular Formula C19H23N3O2
Molecular Weight 325.4048
Optical Activity UNSPECIFIED
Defined Stereocenters 3 / 3
E/Z Centers 0
Charge 0

SHOW SMILES / InChI
Structure of ERGONOVINE

SMILES

[H][C@@]12CC3=CNC4=C3C(=CC=C4)C1=C[C@H](CN2C)C(=O)N[C@@H](C)CO

InChI

InChIKey=WVVSZNPYNCNODU-XTQGRXLLSA-N
InChI=1S/C19H23N3O2/c1-11(10-23)21-19(24)13-6-15-14-4-3-5-16-18(14)12(8-20-16)7-17(15)22(2)9-13/h3-6,8,11,13,17,20,23H,7,9-10H2,1-2H3,(H,21,24)/t11-,13+,17+/m0/s1

HIDE SMILES / InChI

Molecular Formula C19H23N3O2
Molecular Weight 325.4048
Charge 0
Count
Stereochemistry ABSOLUTE
Additional Stereochemistry No
Defined Stereocenters 3 / 3
E/Z Centers 0
Optical Activity UNSPECIFIED

Ergonovine (also known as ergometrine) is the active water soluble component of ergot of rye. Ergonovine is being used as a maleate salt to prevent or treate postpartum haemorrhage and postabortion haemorrhage. Ergonovine stimulates alpha-adrenergic and serotonin receptors, thus activating contractions of uterine and vascular smooth muscle. Ergonovine may have depressant effect on CNS system as it binds to dopamine receptors.

Approval Year

TargetsConditions

Conditions

ConditionModalityTargetsHighest PhaseProduct
Preventing
ERGOMETRINE

Approved Use

Ergometrine is administered after the delivery of the placenta for the purpose of contracting the uterus in order to prevent or treat postpartum haemorrhage and postabortion haemorrhage due to uterine atony.
Preventing
ERGOMETRINE

Approved Use

Ergometrine is administered after the delivery of the placenta for the purpose of contracting the uterus in order to prevent or treat postpartum haemorrhage and postabortion haemorrhage due to uterine atony.
Cmax

Cmax

ValueDoseCo-administeredAnalytePopulation
1.07 μg/L
0.2 mg single, oral
dose: 0.2 mg
route of administration: Oral
experiment type: SINGLE
co-administered:
ERGONOVINE plasma
Homo sapiens
population: HEALTHY
age: ADULT
sex: MALE
food status: FED
AUC

AUC

ValueDoseCo-administeredAnalytePopulation
1.69 μg × h/L
0.075 mg single, intravenous
dose: 0.075 mg
route of administration: Intravenous
experiment type: SINGLE
co-administered:
ERGONOVINE plasma
Homo sapiens
population: HEALTHY
age: ADULT
sex: MALE
food status: FED
3.11 μg × h/L
0.2 mg single, oral
dose: 0.2 mg
route of administration: Oral
experiment type: SINGLE
co-administered:
ERGONOVINE plasma
Homo sapiens
population: HEALTHY
age: ADULT
sex: MALE
food status: FED
T1/2

T1/2

ValueDoseCo-administeredAnalytePopulation
2.06 h
0.075 mg single, intravenous
dose: 0.075 mg
route of administration: Intravenous
experiment type: SINGLE
co-administered:
ERGONOVINE plasma
Homo sapiens
population: HEALTHY
age: ADULT
sex: MALE
food status: FED
1.9 h
0.2 mg single, oral
dose: 0.2 mg
route of administration: Oral
experiment type: SINGLE
co-administered:
ERGONOVINE plasma
Homo sapiens
population: HEALTHY
age: ADULT
sex: MALE
food status: FED
Doses

Doses

DosePopulationAdverse events​
500 ug single, intramuscular (max)
Recommended
Dose: 500 ug
Route: intramuscular
Route: single
Dose: 500 ug
Sources:
unhealthy
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: Postpartum Haemorrhage
Sources:
Other AEs: Vasoconstriction, Acute pulmonary oedema...
Other AEs:
Vasoconstriction
Acute pulmonary oedema (rare)
Sources:
AEs

AEs

AESignificanceDosePopulation
Vasoconstriction
500 ug single, intramuscular (max)
Recommended
Dose: 500 ug
Route: intramuscular
Route: single
Dose: 500 ug
Sources:
unhealthy
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: Postpartum Haemorrhage
Sources:
Acute pulmonary oedema rare
500 ug single, intramuscular (max)
Recommended
Dose: 500 ug
Route: intramuscular
Route: single
Dose: 500 ug
Sources:
unhealthy
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: Postpartum Haemorrhage
Sources:
Overview

OverviewOther

Drug as perpetrator​

Drug as perpetrator​

TargetModalityActivityMetaboliteClinical evidence
inconclusive [IC50 19.9526 uM]
no [IC50 >10 uM]
no
no
no
no
no
no
no
weak [Ki 100 uM]
yes [Inhibition 10 uM]
yes [Inhibition 10 uM]
Drug as victimTox targets
PubMed

PubMed

TitleDatePubMed
The cardiovascular effects of oxytocic drugs.
1972 Aug
[Acute myocardial infarction probably induced by the oral administration of bromocriptine: a case report].
1989 Jun
Safety of ergot stress echocardiography for non-invasive detection of coronary vasospasm.
2001 Dec
Major postpartum hemorrhage: survey of maternity units in the United Kingdom.
2002 Aug
Uterine compression sutures: surgical management of postpartum hemorrhage.
2002 Mar
[Isolation of the ergot (Claviceps purpurea (Fr.) Tul., strain VKM-F-366D), producing the lactamic alkaloid ergocornam].
2002 Nov-Dec
Amphetamine-related acute myocardial infarction due to coronary artery spasm.
2003 Jan-Feb
The effect of varying concentrations of ergometrine maleate on the pituitary prolactin of the lizard, Uromastix hardwickii.
2003 Jul
Effects of methylergometrine and oxytocin on thoracic epidural pressure during cesarean section.
2003 Jun
Prostaglandins in the prevention and management of postpartum haemorrhage.
2003 Oct
Prophylactic ergometrine-oxytocin versus oxytocin for the third stage of labour.
2004
Current strategies for the prevention of postpartum haemorrhage in the third stage of labour.
2004 Apr
Molecular cloning and pharmacological characterization of the guinea pig 5-HT1E receptor.
2004 Jan 26
Comparative studies on the effect of ergot contaminated feed on performance and health of piglets and chickens.
2005 Apr
Determination and pharmacokinetics of ergometrine maleate in rabbit blood with on line microdialysis sampling and fluorescence detection.
2005 Jun 1
The quality of antimalarials available in Yemen.
2005 Jun 29
Determination of ergometrine maleate by fluorescence detection.
2005 May-Jun
Misoprostol in the management of the third stage of labour in the home delivery setting in rural Gambia: a randomised controlled trial.
2005 Sep
The role of serendipity in drug discovery.
2006
Managing asthma in expectant mothers.
2006
Using clinical audit to improve the quality of obstetric care at the Tibetan Delek Hospital in North India: a longitudinal study.
2006 Jun 7
Comparison of flow characteristics and vascular reactivity of radial artery and long saphenous vein grafts [NCT00139399].
2006 Mar 3
Successful management of uterine incision hemorrhage in caesarean section with topical oxidized regenerated cellulose (Surgicel Nu Knit): a case report.
2006 May
Prospective study of intramuscular ergometrine compared with intramuscular oxytocin for prevention of postpartum hemorrhage.
2007 Jun
Post partum haemorrhage secondary to uterine atony, complicated by platelet storage pool disease and partial placenta diffusa: a case report.
2008 Dec 13
A randomized comparative study of prophylactic oxytocin versus ergometrine in the third stage of labor.
2008 May
Bromocriptine, a dopamine D(2) receptor agonist with the structure of the amino acid ergot alkaloids, induces neurite outgrowth in PC12 cells.
2008 Nov 19
A case of permanent retinal disturbance postpartum following administration of ergometrine.
2008 Oct
[Anesthetic management of the ex-utero intrapartum treatment (EXIT) procedure for giant epignathus and of the tumor excision].
2008 Oct
Intraumbilical veinous injection oxytocin in the active management of third stage of labour.
2008 Sep
Health facility-based Active Management of the Third Stage of Labor: findings from a national survey in Tanzania.
2009 Apr 16
The history of ergot of rye (Claviceps purpurea) II: 1900-1940.
2009 Dec
Active management of the third stage of labour without controlled cord traction: a randomized non-inferiority controlled trial.
2009 Jan 21
Amniotic fluid embolism.
2009 Jul-Sep
A randomized comparison of rectal misoprostol with syntometrine on blood loss in the third stage of labour.
2009 Jun
Combinatorial assembly of simple and complex D-lysergic acid alkaloid peptide classes in the ergot fungus Claviceps purpurea.
2009 Mar 13
The roles of dopamine and related compounds in reward-seeking behavior across animal phyla.
2010
Ergometrinine.
2010 Aug 11
Strengthening the emergency healthcare system for mothers and children in The Gambia.
2010 Aug 18
Tako-tsubo cardiomyopathy after administration of ergometrine following elective caesarean delivery: a case report.
2010 Aug 20
Prinzmetal-variant angina in a patient using zolmitriptan and citalopram.
2010 Feb
Care during the third stage of labour: obstetricians views and practice in an Albanian maternity hospital.
2010 Jan 26
Recent trends in the impurity profile of pharmaceuticals.
2010 Jul
Argyreia speciosa (Linn. f.) sweet: A comprehensive review.
2010 Jul
What measured blood loss tells us about postpartum bleeding: a systematic review.
2010 Jun
Challenges of major obstetric haemorrhage.
2010 Jun
Coronary vasospasm secondary to allergic reaction following food ingestion: a case of type I variant Kounis syndrome.
2010 May
Care during the third stage of labour: a postal survey of UK midwives and obstetricians.
2010 May 21
The perspectives of clients and unqualified allopathic practitioners on the management of delivery care in urban slums, Dhaka, Bangladesh - a mixed method study.
2010 Sep 7
How HIV/AIDS scale-up has impacted on non- HIV priority services in Zambia.
2010 Sep 8
Patents

Sample Use Guides

Prophylaxis of postpartum haemorrhage and postabortion haemorrhage: the immediate postpartum dose of ergonovine (ergometrine maleate) is 200 ug administered intramuscularly. The injection should not be given until completion of the delivery is assured, and until the possibility of a second twin has been excluded. In an emergency situation, 200 ug may be injected intravenously. IV doses should be given slowly, over a period of at least 1 min. Treatment of postpartum haemorrhage and postabortion haemorrhage: 200 ug may be injected intramuscularly.
Route of Administration: Other
In Vitro Use Guide
Isolated rat uterus was treated with ergometrine at concentrations 0.01, 0.03, 0.1, 0.3, 1, 10 uM and the drug was shown to act as a partial agonist for serotonin receptors.
Substance Class Chemical
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Record UNII
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Name Type Language
ERGONOVINE
HSDB   MI   VANDF  
Common Name English
ergometrine [INN]
Common Name English
ERGOMETRINE
INN   WHO-DD  
INN  
Official Name English
Ergometrine [WHO-DD]
Common Name English
ERGOSTETRINE
Common Name English
ERGONOVINE [VANDF]
Common Name English
ERGOTOCINE
Common Name English
9,10-DIDEHYDRO-N-((S)-2-HYDROXY-1-METHYLETHYL)-6-METHYLERGOLINE-8.BETA.-CARBOXAMIDE
Systematic Name English
ERGOLINE-8-CARBOXAMIDE, 9,10-DIDEHYDRO-N-(2-HYDROXY-1-METHYLETHYL)-6-METHYL-, (8.BETA.(S))-
Common Name English
ERGONOVINE [HSDB]
Common Name English
ERGOBASINE
Common Name English
ERGONOVINE [MI]
Common Name English
Classification Tree Code System Code
DEA NO. 8675
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WHO-ATC G02AB03
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WHO-VATC QG02AC90
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NCI_THESAURUS C66884
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NCI_THESAURUS C29709
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WHO-ESSENTIAL MEDICINES LIST 22.1
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WHO-VATC QG02AB03
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Code System Code Type Description
INN
390
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EPA CompTox
DTXSID8046323
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NCI_THESAURUS
C75040
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ChEMBL
CHEMBL119443
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SMS_ID
100000084559
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CHEBI
4822
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RXCUI
4021
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DRUG BANK
DB01253
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ECHA (EC/EINECS)
200-485-0
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CAS
60-79-7
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EVMPD
SUB06597MIG
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WIKIPEDIA
ERGOMETRINE
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PUBCHEM
443884
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HSDB
4075
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IUPHAR
148
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MESH
D004874
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MERCK INDEX
m4982
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FDA UNII
WH41D8433D
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LACTMED
Ergonovine
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DRUG CENTRAL
1042
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