Methergine oral and injection and Olodaterol Hydrochloride

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

Methergine 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.

Methergine 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.

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

• Generic Name: olodaterol
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Striverdi Respimat

Olodaterol alone or in fixed combination with tiotropium used for long-term maintenance treatment of airflow obstruction associated with COPD, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema.

Not indicated for the treatment of acute bronchospasm (i.e., as rescue therapy for treatment of acute episodes of bronchospasm).

Not indicated for treatment of asthma; safety and efficacy in asthma not established.