Induction of abortion

Question 1

name the groups of drugs used to induce abortion?

Answer 1

Prostaglandins

Anti-progesterone

Ergolines

Oestrol

Question 2

name the prostaglandins used for abortiion of foetus?

Answer 2

Cloprostenol

Alfaprostol

PGF a-Dinoprost

Etiproston

Question 3

describe the anti-progesterone drug used for abortion of foetus?

Answer 3

Aglepristone

Question 4

describe the side effects of Aglepristone ?

Answer 4

swelling

Skin enlargement at site of injection

Pyometra/ metritis

Question 5

name the ergolines used for the purpose of abortion?

Answer 5

Cabergoline

Bromocriptine

Question 6

describe the indications for the use of ergolines other than aborting of foetus?

Answer 6

Pseudopregnancy of the bitch

antiprolactin effect

dopamine receptor modulator

Emesis

Question 7

what are bromocriptine and cabergoline?

Answer 7

they are Dopamine receptor agonists