Methylergonovine Maleate Injection and Secukinumab

• 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: secukinumab
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Cosentyx, Cosentyx Sensoready Pen

Secukinumab is an immunosuppressant that is used to treat moderate to severe plaque psoriasis, active psoriatic arthritis, or active ankylosing spondylitis.

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