Methergine oral and injection and Primene

• 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: parenteral nutrition solution
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: AminoProtect, Aminosyn II, Aminosyn II/Electrolytes, Aminosyn M, Aminosyn, Aminosyn-HBC, Aminosyn-PF, Aminosyn-RF, Aminosyn/Electrolytes, Clinimix E/Dextrose, Clinimix N14G30E, Clinimix N9G15E, Clinimix N9G20E, Clinimix/Dextrose, Clinisol SF, FreAmine HBC, FreAmine III, Hepatamine, NephrAmine, Plenamine, Premasol, Prosol, Synthamin 17, Travasol, TrophAmine, TrophAmine

• It is used to give nutrition to the body.