6. Obsetrics Flashcards
1
Q
Drugs for labour induction
A
Prostaglandins stimulate uterine contractions so can be used to induce abortion or labour
- Dinoprostone
- Misoprostol (also used for gastric protection for treating and preventing ulcers so should not be used in women of childbearing age)
- Oxytocin (natually occuring hormone released by the body but can also be given administerely)
Prostaglandin drugs will have the word PROST in them
2
Q
Drugs for abortion
A
- Gemeprost
- Mifespristone
- Misoprostol (also used for gastric protection for treating and preventing ulcers so should not be used in women of childbearing age)
3
Q
Drugs to treat and prevent bleeding during labour, an abortion or miscarriage
A
- Carbetocin
- Carboprost
- Ergometrine
- Misoprostol
- Oxytocin
4
Q
Drugs for premature labour
A
- Nifedipine
- Salbutamol (but can cause serious cardiovascular events in mother and fetus)
- Atosiban (antagonist of oxytocin)
- Indometacin (an NSAID, and NSAIDs inhibit COX enzymes which are involved in prostaglandin synthesis, prostaglandins stimulate uterine contractions therefore providing NSAIDs counteract this) . Care must be given as NSAIDs may cause renal impairment in the neonate
5
Q
Drugs given for ectopic pregnancy
A
- Methotrexate
