Ergometrine (other names include ergonovine and d-lysergic acid beta-propanolamide) is an ergoline (and lysergamide) derivative and one of the primary ergot and morning glory alkaloids . It is chemically similar to lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) ergine and lysergic acid.It is on the World Health Organization’s List of Essential Medicines a list of the most important medications needed in a basic health system.
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