Methylergonovine Maleate Tablets and Xopenex

• 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: levalbuterol
• Dosage Forms: inhalation solution
• Other Brand Names: Xopenex, Xopenex Concentrate, Xopenex HFA

Xopenex (levalbuterol) is a short-acting bronchodilator that relaxes muscles in the airways and increases air flow to the lungs.

Xopenex inhalation is used to treat or prevent bronchospasm in people with reversible obstructive airway disease.

Xopenex solution is for use in adults and children 6 years of age and older. Xopenex HFA aerosol is for use in adults and children 4 years of age and older.