Ergometrine

Identification

Summary

Ergometrine is an ergot alkaloid used for the treatment of postpartum haemorrhage and post abortion hemorrhage in patients with uterine atony.

Generic Name
Ergometrine
DrugBank Accession Number
DB01253
Background

An ergot alkaloid with uterine and vascular smooth muscle contractile properties.

Type
Small Molecule
Groups
Approved
Structure
Weight
Average: 325.4048
Monoisotopic: 325.179026995
Chemical Formula
C19H23N3O2
Synonyms
  • (6aR,9R)-7-Methyl-4,6,6a,7,8,9-hexahydro-indolo[4,3-fg]quinoline-9-carboxylic acid ((S)-2-hydroxy-1-methyl-ethyl)-amide
  • [8β(S)]-9,10-didehydro-N-(2-hydroxy-1-methylethyl)-6-methylergoline-8-carboxamide
  • 9,10-didehydro-N-(2-hydroxy-1-methylethyl)-6-methylergoline-8β(S)-carboxamide
  • 9,10-didehydro-N-(α-(hydroxymethyl)ethyl)-6-methylergoline-8-β-carboxamide
  • D-lysergic acid 1-hydroxymethylethylamide
  • D-lysergic acid-L-propanolamide
  • Ergobasine
  • Ergometrina
  • Ergometrine
  • Ergométrine
  • Ergometrinum
  • Ergonovine
  • Ergotocine
  • Margonovine
  • N-(2-Hydroxy-1-methylethyl)-D-(+)-lysergamide
  • N-(α-(hydroxymethyl)ethyl)-D-lysergamide

Pharmacology

Indication

Used to treat postpartum haemorrhage and postabortion haemorrhage in patients with uterine atony.

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Associated Conditions
Indication TypeIndicationCombined Product DetailsApproval LevelAge GroupPatient CharacteristicsDose Form
Treatment ofHemorrhage••••••••••••
Prophylaxis ofHemorrhage••••••••••••
Diagnostic agentVasospastic angina••• •••••
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Pharmacodynamics

Ergonovine belongs to the group of medicines known as ergot alkaloids. These medicines are usually given to stop excessive bleeding that sometimes occurs after abortion or a baby is delivered. They work by causing the muscle of the uterus to contract.

Mechanism of action

Ergonovine directly stimulates the uterine muscle to increase force and frequency of contractions. With usual doses, these contractions precede periods of relaxation; with larger doses, basal uterine tone is elevated and these relaxation periods will be decreased. Contraction of the uterine wall around bleeding vessels at the placental site produces hemostasis. Ergonovine also induces cervical contractions. The sensitivity of the uterus to the oxytocic effect is much greater toward the end of pregnancy. The oxytocic actions of ergonovine are greater than its vascular effects. Ergonovine, like other ergot alkaloids, produces arterial vasoconstriction by stimulation of alpha-adrenergic and serotonin receptors and inhibition of endothelial-derived relaxation factor release. It is a less potent vasoconstrictor than ergotamine. As a diagnostic aid (coronary vasospasm), ergonovine causes vasoconstriction of coronary arteries.

TargetActionsOrganism
AAlpha-1A adrenergic receptor
agonist
Humans
Absorption

Absorption is rapid and complete after oral or intramuscular administration.

Volume of distribution

Not Available

Protein binding

Not Available

Metabolism

Hepatic.

Route of elimination

Thought to be eliminated by non-renal mechanisms (i.e. hepatic metabolism, excretion in feces)

Half-life

t1/2 α=10 minutes; t1/2 β=2 hours

Clearance

Not Available

Adverse Effects
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Toxicity

The principal symptoms of overdose are convulsions and gangrene. Other symptoms include bradycardia, confusion, diarrhoea, dizziness, dyspnoea, drowsiness, fast and/or weak pulse, miosis, hypercoagulability, loss of consciousness, nausea and vomiting, numbness and coldness of the extremities, pain in the chest, peripheral vasoconstriction, respiratory depression, rise or fall in blood pressure, severe cramping of the uterus, tachycardia, tingling, and unusual thirst.

Pathways
Not Available
Pharmacogenomic Effects/ADRs
Not Available

Interactions

Drug Interactions
This information should not be interpreted without the help of a healthcare provider. If you believe you are experiencing an interaction, contact a healthcare provider immediately. The absence of an interaction does not necessarily mean no interactions exist.
DrugInteraction
1,2-BenzodiazepineThe risk or severity of CNS depression can be increased when Ergometrine is combined with 1,2-Benzodiazepine.
AbametapirThe serum concentration of Ergometrine can be increased when it is combined with Abametapir.
AcebutololThe therapeutic efficacy of Ergometrine can be decreased when used in combination with Acebutolol.
AceclofenacThe risk or severity of hypertension can be increased when Ergometrine is combined with Aceclofenac.
AcemetacinThe risk or severity of hypertension can be increased when Ergometrine is combined with Acemetacin.
Food Interactions
No interactions found.

Products

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Product Ingredients
IngredientUNIICASInChI Key
Ergonovine maleateYMH3D0ZJWV129-51-1YREISLCRUMOYAY-IIPCNOPRSA-N
International/Other Brands
Ergotrate
Brand Name Prescription Products
NameDosageStrengthRouteLabellerMarketing StartMarketing EndRegionImage
Ergonovine MaleateTablet0.2 mg/1OralPharmacist Pharmaceutical, LLC2007-01-012009-12-31US flag
Ergonovine Maleate InjectionSolution0.25 mg / mLIntramuscular; IntravenousMylan Pharmaceuticals1995-12-31Not applicableCanada flag
Ergonovine Maleate Injection USPSolution.25 mg / mLIntramuscular; IntravenousPfizer Canada Ulc1981-12-312020-01-23Canada flag
Ergonovine Maleate Injection USPSolution0.25 mg / mLIntramuscular; IntravenousHikma Canada Limited2016-02-19Not applicableCanada flag
Ergonovine Maleate Injection USP, 0.25mg/mlSolution0.25 mg / mLIntramuscular; IntravenousAlveda Pharmaceuticals Inc2010-06-01Not applicableCanada flag
Mixture Products
NameIngredientsDosageRouteLabellerMarketing StartMarketing EndRegionImage
SYNTOMETRINE INJECTIONErgonovine maleate (0.5 mg/ml) + Oxytocin (5 iu/ml)InjectionIntramuscular; IntravenousPHARMACON PTE LTD1989-05-07Not applicableSingapore flag
อาโทเยนErgometrine (125 MCG) + Ergotamine (250 MCG)Tablet, sugar coatedOralบริษัท เอเชี่ยนยูเนี่ยนแล็บบอราตอรี่ จำกัด1988-03-06Not applicableThailand flag
ไกเนมินErgometrine (125 MCG) + Ergotamine (250 MCG)Tablet, sugar coatedOralบริษัท เภสัชกรรมศรีประสิทธิ์ จำกัด จำกัด1983-12-23Not applicableThailand flag
Unapproved/Other Products
NameIngredientsDosageRouteLabellerMarketing StartMarketing EndRegionImage
Ergonovine MaleateErgonovine maleate (0.2 mg/1)TabletOralPharmacist Pharmaceutical, LLC2007-01-012009-12-31US flag
Ergotrate MaleateErgonovine maleate (0.2 mg/1mL)Injection, solutionIntramuscularPharmacist Pharmaceutical, LLC2006-01-012009-12-31US flag

Categories

ATC Codes
G02AB03 — Ergometrine
Drug Categories
Chemical TaxonomyProvided by Classyfire
Description
This compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as lysergamides. These are amides of Lysergic acids.
Kingdom
Organic compounds
Super Class
Alkaloids and derivatives
Class
Ergoline and derivatives
Sub Class
Lysergic acids and derivatives
Direct Parent
Lysergamides
Alternative Parents
Indoloquinolines / Benzoquinolines / Quinoline-3-carboxamides / Pyrroloquinolines / 3-alkylindoles / Isoindoles and derivatives / Aralkylamines / Benzenoids / Heteroaromatic compounds / Pyrroles
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Substituents
3-alkylindole / Alcohol / Amine / Amino acid or derivatives / Aralkylamine / Aromatic heteropolycyclic compound / Azacycle / Benzenoid / Benzoquinoline / Carbonyl group
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Molecular Framework
Aromatic heteropolycyclic compounds
External Descriptors
tertiary amino compound, organic heterotetracyclic compound, monocarboxylic acid amide, secondary amino compound, ergot alkaloid, primary alcohol (CHEBI:4822) / Indole alkaloids (C07543)
Affected organisms
  • Humans and other mammals

Chemical Identifiers

UNII
WH41D8433D
CAS number
60-79-7
InChI Key
WVVSZNPYNCNODU-XTQGRXLLSA-N
InChI
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
IUPAC Name
(4R,7R)-N-[(2S)-1-hydroxypropan-2-yl]-6-methyl-6,11-diazatetracyclo[7.6.1.0^{2,7}.0^{12,16}]hexadeca-1(16),2,9,12,14-pentaene-4-carboxamide
SMILES
[H][C@@]12CC3=CNC4=CC=CC(=C34)C1=C[C@H](CN2C)C(=O)N[C@@H](C)CO

References

General References
Not Available
Human Metabolome Database
HMDB0015383
KEGG Drug
D07905
KEGG Compound
C07543
PubChem Compound
443884
PubChem Substance
46506922
ChemSpider
391970
BindingDB
50390991
RxNav
4021
ChEBI
4822
ChEMBL
CHEMBL119443
ZINC
ZINC000053174604
Therapeutic Targets Database
DAP000227
PharmGKB
PA449487
Drugs.com
Drugs.com Drug Page
Wikipedia
Ergonovine

Clinical Trials

Clinical Trials
PhaseStatusPurposeConditionsCount
4CompletedPreventionBloodloss / Postpartum Haemorrhage (PPH)1
4CompletedTreatmentAnemia / Bleeding1
4Unknown StatusPreventionPostpartum Haemorrhage (PPH)1
4Unknown StatusTreatmentPostpartum Haemorrhage (PPH)1
3Unknown StatusTreatmentPostpartum Haemorrhage (PPH)2

Pharmacoeconomics

Manufacturers
Not Available
Packagers
  • A-S Medication Solutions LLC
  • Bedford Labs
  • Ben Venue Laboratories Inc.
  • Bioniche Pharma
  • Direct Dispensing Inc.
  • Diversified Healthcare Services Inc.
  • Laboratoires Sterop SA
  • PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals Inc.
  • Pharmaceutical Co. Jelfa SA
  • Pharmacia Inc.
  • Prometic Pharma Inc.
  • Spectrum Pharmaceuticals
  • Valesco Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Dosage Forms
FormRouteStrength
SolutionParenteral0.200 mg
TabletOral0.5 MG
Injection, solutionIntramuscular
TabletOral0.2 mg/1
SolutionIntramuscular; Intravenous0.25 mg / mL
SolutionIntramuscular; Intravenous.25 mg / mL
TabletOral
TabletOral0.200 mg
Injection, solutionIntramuscular0.2 mg/1mL
TabletOral.2 mg / tab
SolutionIntramuscular0.2 mg
InjectionIntramuscular; Intravenous
InjectionIntramuscular
Tablet, sugar coatedOral
Prices
Unit descriptionCostUnit
Ergonovine maleate 100% powder676.9USD g
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Patents
Not Available

Properties

State
Solid
Experimental Properties
PropertyValueSource
melting point (°C)162 °CPhysProp
water solubility2.68 mg/mL at 25 °CMEYLAN,WM et al. (1996)
logP0.9Not Available
pKa6.8MERCK INDEX (1996)
Predicted Properties
PropertyValueSource
Water Solubility0.321 mg/mLALOGPS
logP1.53ALOGPS
logP1.07Chemaxon
logS-3ALOGPS
pKa (Strongest Acidic)15Chemaxon
pKa (Strongest Basic)7.93Chemaxon
Physiological Charge1Chemaxon
Hydrogen Acceptor Count3Chemaxon
Hydrogen Donor Count3Chemaxon
Polar Surface Area68.36 Å2Chemaxon
Rotatable Bond Count3Chemaxon
Refractivity95.05 m3·mol-1Chemaxon
Polarizability36.54 Å3Chemaxon
Number of Rings4Chemaxon
Bioavailability1Chemaxon
Rule of FiveYesChemaxon
Ghose FilterYesChemaxon
Veber's RuleNoChemaxon
MDDR-like RuleNoChemaxon
Predicted ADMET Features
PropertyValueProbability
Human Intestinal Absorption+0.9967
Blood Brain Barrier+0.6971
Caco-2 permeable-0.8957
P-glycoprotein substrateSubstrate0.8385
P-glycoprotein inhibitor INon-inhibitor0.8782
P-glycoprotein inhibitor IINon-inhibitor0.8382
Renal organic cation transporterNon-inhibitor0.7295
CYP450 2C9 substrateNon-substrate0.8097
CYP450 2D6 substrateNon-substrate0.9115
CYP450 3A4 substrateSubstrate0.6814
CYP450 1A2 substrateNon-inhibitor0.7284
CYP450 2C9 inhibitorNon-inhibitor0.9116
CYP450 2D6 inhibitorInhibitor0.8931
CYP450 2C19 inhibitorNon-inhibitor0.9026
CYP450 3A4 inhibitorNon-inhibitor0.9228
CYP450 inhibitory promiscuityLow CYP Inhibitory Promiscuity0.9236
Ames testNon AMES toxic0.5743
CarcinogenicityNon-carcinogens0.9353
BiodegradationNot ready biodegradable0.8714
Rat acute toxicity3.3967 LD50, mol/kg Not applicable
hERG inhibition (predictor I)Weak inhibitor0.954
hERG inhibition (predictor II)Inhibitor0.5624
ADMET data is predicted using admetSAR, a free tool for evaluating chemical ADMET properties. (23092397)

Spectra

Mass Spec (NIST)
Not Available
Spectra
SpectrumSpectrum TypeSplash Key
Predicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MSPredicted GC-MSsplash10-0002-3931000000-4bdb2fafa3f7edc31959
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Positive (Annotated)Predicted LC-MS/MSsplash10-004i-0049000000-2a50daaa8bca72031a8b
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Negative (Annotated)Predicted LC-MS/MSsplash10-00dl-0059000000-d3cdaf35ba1bcc493ff3
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Negative (Annotated)Predicted LC-MS/MSsplash10-0kmi-9068000000-2ef4ebfc86702ef45157
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Positive (Annotated)Predicted LC-MS/MSsplash10-0kk9-0096000000-2f4f9c8f04c65826f8ce
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Positive (Annotated)Predicted LC-MS/MSsplash10-00fr-0091000000-24a77496573e6e6a270d
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Negative (Annotated)Predicted LC-MS/MSsplash10-006x-8090000000-f221cc3e867a15f9d8b0
Predicted 1H NMR Spectrum1D NMRNot Applicable
Predicted 13C NMR Spectrum1D NMRNot Applicable
Chromatographic Properties
Collision Cross Sections (CCS)
AdductCCS Value (Å2)Source typeSource
[M-H]-182.1421823
predicted
DarkChem Lite v0.1.0
[M-H]-190.9468823
predicted
DarkChem Lite v0.1.0
[M-H]-184.3264823
predicted
DarkChem Lite v0.1.0
[M-H]-181.54866
predicted
DeepCCS 1.0 (2019)
[M+H]+182.6024823
predicted
DarkChem Lite v0.1.0
[M+H]+190.8638823
predicted
DarkChem Lite v0.1.0
[M+H]+184.9824823
predicted
DarkChem Lite v0.1.0
[M+H]+183.90666
predicted
DeepCCS 1.0 (2019)
[M+Na]+181.5932823
predicted
DarkChem Lite v0.1.0
[M+Na]+191.7918823
predicted
DarkChem Lite v0.1.0
[M+Na]+190.04214
predicted
DeepCCS 1.0 (2019)

Targets

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Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Yes
Actions
Agonist
General Function
Protein heterodimerization activity
Specific Function
This alpha-adrenergic receptor mediates its action by association with G proteins that activate a phosphatidylinositol-calcium second messenger system. Its effect is mediated by G(q) and G(11) prot...
Gene Name
ADRA1A
Uniprot ID
P35348
Uniprot Name
Alpha-1A adrenergic receptor
Molecular Weight
51486.005 Da
References
  1. Gibson A, Carvajal A: Agonist profile of ergometrine (ergonovine) on a population of postsynaptic alpha-adrenoceptors. J Pharm Pharmacol. 1988 Feb;40(2):137-9. [Article]
  2. Zhu F, Han B, Kumar P, Liu X, Ma X, Wei X, Huang L, Guo Y, Han L, Zheng C, Chen Y: Update of TTD: Therapeutic Target Database. Nucleic Acids Res. 2010 Jan;38(Database issue):D787-91. doi: 10.1093/nar/gkp1014. Epub 2009 Nov 20. [Article]

Enzymes

Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
Actions
Substrate
General Function
Vitamin d3 25-hydroxylase activity
Specific Function
Cytochromes P450 are a group of heme-thiolate monooxygenases. In liver microsomes, this enzyme is involved in an NADPH-dependent electron transport pathway. It performs a variety of oxidation react...
Gene Name
CYP3A4
Uniprot ID
P08684
Uniprot Name
Cytochrome P450 3A4
Molecular Weight
57342.67 Da
References
  1. Zhou Q, Yan XF, Zhang ZM, Pan WS, Zeng S: Rational prescription of drugs within similar therapeutic or structural class for gastrointestinal disease treatment: drug metabolism and its related interactions. World J Gastroenterol. 2007 Nov 14;13(42):5618-28. [Article]
  2. FDA label, Ergonovine [File]

Transporters

Details
1. P-glycoprotein 1
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
Actions
Inhibitor
General Function
Xenobiotic-transporting atpase activity
Specific Function
Energy-dependent efflux pump responsible for decreased drug accumulation in multidrug-resistant cells.
Gene Name
ABCB1
Uniprot ID
P08183
Uniprot Name
Multidrug resistance protein 1
Molecular Weight
141477.255 Da
References
  1. Ekins S, Kim RB, Leake BF, Dantzig AH, Schuetz EG, Lan LB, Yasuda K, Shepard RL, Winter MA, Schuetz JD, Wikel JH, Wrighton SA: Three-dimensional quantitative structure-activity relationships of inhibitors of P-glycoprotein. Mol Pharmacol. 2002 May;61(5):964-73. [Article]
  2. Yasuda K, Lan LB, Sanglard D, Furuya K, Schuetz JD, Schuetz EG: Interaction of cytochrome P450 3A inhibitors with P-glycoprotein. J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 2002 Oct;303(1):323-32. [Article]

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