Methergine oral and injection and Pilopine-HS

• 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: pilocarpine ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: ophthalmic gel
• Other Brand Names: Pilocar, Pilopine-HS, Pilostat, Isopto Carpine, Adsorbocarpine, Pilagan with C Cap, Ocu-Carpine, Ocusert, Piloptic-1/2, Piloptic-1, Akarpine, Piloptic-2, Piloptic-3, Piloptic-4, Piloptic-6

Pilocarpine reduces the amount of fluid in the eye, which decreases pressure inside the eye.

Pilopine-HS (for the eyes) is used to treat glaucoma or ocular hypertension (high pressure inside the eye).

Pilopine-HS may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.