Drugs List

Question 1

Oral combination pill contraceptives

Answer 1

Generic names: Oestrogen/Progestogen

MoA: suppresses ovulation by reducing LH and FSH secretion

Question 2

Oral mini-pill contraceptives

Answer 2

Generic name: Progesterone only

MoA: suppresses ovulation and alters endometrium

Question 3

Implants/injectable contraceptives

Answer 3

Generic name: long-acting Progesterone

MoA: suppresses ovulation

Question 4

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)

Answer 4

Oestrogen alone or combined Oestrogen + Progestin: Restores hormone levels

Selective Oestrogen Receptor Modulators (SERMs) e.g. Tamoxifen: Partial agonist of oestrogen receptors

Question 5

Drugs used to induce labour (vaginal administration)

Answer 5

Generic name: Prostaglandin E2 (Dinoprostone)

MoA: Stimulates uterine contraction and cervical ripening

Question 6

Drugs used to augment labour (IV administration)

Answer 6

Generic name: Oxytocin

MoA: Drives myometrial contraction