Methergine oral and injection and Sustol injection

• 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: granisetron
• Dosage Forms: injection
• Other Brand Names: Sustol, Kytril, Sancuso

Sustol blocks the actions of chemicals in the body that can trigger nausea and vomiting.

Sustol is used to prevent nausea and vomiting that may be caused by medicine to treat cancer (chemotherapy), or after having surgery.

Sustol is sometimes used together with other anti-nausea medications.

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