Drugs

Question 1

What is the presentation of misoprostol?

Answer 1

200mcg tablet

Question 2

What are the indications for misprostol?

Answer 2

PPPH

- 800mcg oral

Question 3

What are the contraindications for misprostol?

Answer 3

• Allergy to prostaglandins

- Exclude multiple pregnancy before drug admin

Question 4

What are the precautions for misprostol?

Answer 4

Hx of asthma

Question 5

What are the side effects of misoprostol?

Answer 5

• Hyperpyrexia
• Shivering
• Abdo pain
• Diarrhoea

Question 6

What is the onset, peak and duration of oral misoprostol?

Answer 6

Onset = 8-10mins
Peak = n/a
Duration = 2-3hrs

Question 7

What is the presentation of oxytocin?

Answer 7

10 IU in 1mL

Question 8

What are the indications for oxytocin?

Answer 8

PPPH

• 10IU IM
• Repeat @ 5/60

Question 9

What are the contraindications of oxytocin?

Answer 9

• Previous hypersensitivity
• Severe toxaemia (pre-eclampsia)
• Exclude multiple pregnancy before admin
• Cord prolapse

Question 10

What are the precautions for oxytocin?

Answer 10

• If given IV may cause transient hypotension

- Concurrent use with methoxyflurane may cause hypotension

Question 11

What are the side effects of oxytocin?

Answer 11

• Tachycardia
• Bradycardia
• Nausea

Question 12

What is the onset, peak and duration of IM oxytocin?

Answer 12

Onset = 2-4mins
Peak = n/a
Duration = 30-60mins