Drugs in Labour

Question 1

What drug is used to stop contractions?

Answer 1

Terbutaline

Question 2

What drugs are used for active management of the 3rd stage of labour?

Answer 2

Syntocinon

Syntometrine (oxytocin/ergometrine combo)

Question 3

What drugs are used to contract the uterus in PPH?

Answer 3

Syntocinon (oxytocin)
Ergometrine
Carboprost/haemabate
Misoprostol PR

Question 4

What drugs/methods can be used to try and induce labour?

Answer 4

PGE2
Oxytocin
Mifepristone (progesterone antagonist)
Amniotomy
Sweeping of membranes
Mechanical dilators
(from obs and gynae at a glance)