Follistim AQ Cartridge and Methylergonovine Maleate Tablets

• Generic Name: follicle stimulating hormone
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Follistim AQ Cartridge, Gonal-F, Gonal-f RFF, Follistim, Follistim AQ, Puregon, Gonal-f RFF Pen, Gonal-F Pen, Gonal-F, PUREGON, Gonal-F, Gonal-f RFF Rediject

Follistim AQ Cartridge is used to treat infertility in women who cannot ovulate. Follistim AQ Cartridge is not effective in women with primary ovarian failure (when the ovaries are unable to produce an egg).

Follistim AQ Cartridge is also used in men to stimulate sperm production. This medicine is not effective in men with primary testicular failure (when the testicles are unable to produce sperm).

Follistim AQ Cartridge is often used together with another medication called human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG).

Follistim AQ Cartridge may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: methylergonovine
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Methergine

Methylergonovine is in a group of drugs called ergot alkaloids. It affects the smooth muscle of a woman's uterus, improving the muscle tone as well as the strength and timing of uterine contractions.

Methylergonovine is used just after a baby is born, to help deliver the placenta (also called the "afterbirth"). It is also used to help control bleeding and to improve muscle tone in the uterus after childbirth.

Methylergonovine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.