drugs used in labour Flashcards

1
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oxytocin

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stimulates cervical ripening and uterine contractions

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2
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infusions of oxytocin are used to

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induce labour
progress labour
improve freq + strength of contractions
prevent/treat PPH

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3
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ergometrine

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stimulates smooth muscle contraction - uterus + blood vessels

useful for delivering placenta + reduce PPH

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4
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ergometrine side effects

A

htn
diarrhoea
vomiting
angina

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5
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when to avoid erometrine

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PET

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6
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syntometrine

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combo drug of oxytocin and ergometrine

used for prevention or treatment of PPH

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7
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prostaglandins

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stimulate uterine contractions

cervical ripening

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8
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Mifepristone

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anti-progestogen
halts pregnancy and stimulates cervical ripening

used for aborptions and IUFD

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9
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Carboprost

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synthetic prostaglandin analogue

stimulated uterine contraction

IM Injectin in PPH where ergometrin + oxytocin been inadequate

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10
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tranexamic acid

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antifibrinolytic medication

binds to plasminogen and prevents it becoming plasmin

–> helps prevent breakdown of clots

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11
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when is tranexamic acid used

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prevent and treat PPH

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