Ergomar and Pregnancy WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Ergomar and Pregnancy
Ergomar (ergotamine) should not be used during pregnancy. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has labeled Ergomar as a category X drug, meaning there is a risk of birth defects in fetuses exposed to the medication.1 According to studies, the use of Ergomar during pregnancy can induce uterine contractions leading to miscarriage.2
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- Ergomar can also cause blood flow restriction to the fetus.2
- Ergomar is a prescription medication used to treat migraine and vascular headaches.3
- Breastfeeding is not recommended while taking Ergomar, as it is known to be excreted into breast milk.3
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Research Notes References
- ↑ Wolters Kluwer Health (via Drugs.com): Ergomar: Important Safety Information
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Cerner Multum (via Revolution Health): What is The Most Important Information I Should Know About Ergomar (ErgotamineErgotamine)?
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 RxMed: Ergomar
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- Reviewer: Emily Lapkin
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- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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- Contributor: Melinda Cheatwood
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- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Pregnancy and Ergomar, Ergomar During Pregnancy, Use of Ergomar During Pregnancy, Can I Take Ergomar During Pregnancy, Use of Ergomar While Pregnant
- Last update: Jul. 16, 2009
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