Methylergonovine Maleate Tablets and Pegasys

• 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: peginterferon alfa-2a
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Pegasys, Pegasys ProClick Autoinjector, Pegasys Prefilled Syringe

Pegasys (peginterferon alfa-2a) is made from human proteins that help the body fight viral infections.

Pegasys is used to treat chronic hepatitis B or hepatitis C in adults, and to treat chronic hepatitis C in children who are at least 5 years old.

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