Methylergonovine Maleate Injection and Monoject Prefill Advanced flush

• Generic Name: methylergonovine
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Methergine

Methylergonovine 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.

Methylergonovine 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.

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

• Generic Name: heparin flush
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Heparin Lock flush, Monoject Prefill Advanced, PosiFlush

Monoject Prefill Advanced is an anticoagulant (blood thinner) that prevents the formation of blood clots.

Monoject Prefill Advanced is used to flush (clean out) an intravenous (IV) catheter, which helps prevent blockage in the tube after you have received an IV infusion.

Monoject Prefill Advanced should not be used to treat or prevent blood clots in the body. A separate this medicine product is available to use for this purpose.

Monoject Prefill Advanced may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.