Methylergonovine Maleate Tablets and Silver

• 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: silver topical
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Aceso Ag, Arida, Collatyl, Elta SilverGel, Protyl Ag, SilvaSorb, Silverseal Hydrogel Dressing, Solox, Tegaderm Ag Mesh

• It is used to treat minor cuts, scrapes, or burns.
• It is used to treat skin irritation.
• It is used to promote healing of skin ulcers and wounds.