Drugs Flashcards
Use for uterine contraction. Will increase bp.
Methergine
Prostaglandin to control bleeding after delivery.
Hemabate
Occasionally used to induce labor. Use for PPh.
.25 of 25 mg intravaginally for labor and 800 to 1000mcg re tally for PPh.
Preterm neuroprotectant for the fetus.
Magnesium sulfate
Given to mature fetal lungs in a preterm birth
Beta methadone or dexamethasone
Treatment for positive GBS
Ampicillin
Pre to neutralize stomach contents prior to or
Sodium citrate and alka seltzer.
Prepping for c/birth to prevent infection
Ancef
Pain of labor
Stadol,Nubain, fentanyl
Pain associated with involution,episiotomy and post op incision.
Percocet and ibuprofen
Maternal fever pain
Acetamenophen
Constipation
Docusate
Temporary relief of burning,pain,and itching caused by hemorrhoid so
Anusol
Relaxes uterus in preterm labor or with a titanic uterine contraction during an induction or fetal distress
Terbutaline/ berthing administered sq iv or po