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Definition of Ergonovine

1. Noun. An alkaloid derived from ergot (trade name Ergotrate Maleate) that is less toxic than ergot; induces muscular contraction of the uterus and is administered after childbirth or abortion.

Definition of Ergonovine

1. Noun. Ergometrine. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Ergonovine

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Ergonovine

1. A water soluble alkaloid, from ergot or produced synthetically. It is used as an oxytoxic and to relieve migraine headache. Pharmacological action: oxytocics. Chemical name: Ergoline-8-carboxamide, 9,10-didehydro-N-(2-hydroxy-1-methylethyl)-6-methyl-, (8beta(S))- (12 Dec 1998)

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Literary usage of Ergonovine

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1. Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine (1903)
"... and ergonovine, are nat- TABLE II. THE EFFECT OF ERGOT DERIVATIVES ON PROLACTIN SECRETION BY NORMAL FEMALE PITUITARY GLANDS in Vitro" ° Four flasks per ..."

2. Code of Federal Regulations: Title 21: Food and Drugs by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Staff (2005)
"... cyanide 8735 (3) Ephedrine, its salts, optical isomers, and salts of optical isomers 8113 (4) ergonovine and its salts 8675 (5) Ergotamine and its salts ..."

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