Mother/Baby Meds Flashcards
betamethasone
Ther. Class.
anti-inflammatories (steroidal)
Pharm. Class.
corticosteroids
Indications
Management of adrenocortical insufficiency; chronic use in other situations is limited because of mineralocorticoid activity.
Used systemically and locally in a wide variety of chronic diseases including:
Inflammatory,
Allergic,
Hematologic,
Neoplastic,
Autoimmune disorders.
Replacement therapy in adrenal insufficiency.
Unlabeled Use(s):
Short-term administration to high-risk mothers before delivery to prevent respiratory distress syndrome in the newborn.
magnesium sulfate
calcium gluconate
calcium gluconate
zofran
ephedrine
ampicillin
ampicillin
penicillin G
gentamycin
clindamycin
clindamycin
oxytocin
misoprostol
misoprostol