Methergine oral and injection and Zyrtec

• 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: cetirizine
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: All Day Allergy, All Day Allergy Children's, GoodSense All Day Allergy, Indoor/Outdoor Allergy Relief, Zyrtec, Zyrtec

Zyrtec (cetirizine) is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.

Zyrtec is used to treat cold or allergy symptoms such as sneezing, itching, watery eyes, or runny nose.

Zyrtec is also used to treat itching and swelling caused by chronic urticaria (hives).