Accidental child poisoning with methylergometrine intended for the mother
Prescrire International 14(75): 23-24
2005
ISSN/ISBN: 1167-7422 PMID: 15751178 Document Number: 586110
(1) Erroneous administration to an infant of methylergometrine intended to treat postpartum haemorrhage in the mother can have severe repercussions for the child. (2) The risk is particularly high when the mother and newborn are being treated simultaneously immediately after delivery or in the postpartum period.
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