Methylergonovine Maleate Tablets and Muse

• Generic Name: methylergonovine
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• 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: alprostadil
• Dosage Forms: urethral suppository
• Other Brand Names: Muse, Caverject, Caverject Impulse, Edex, Prostin VR Pediatric, Edex Refill

• It is used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED).
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.