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OBGYN Pharmacology Flashcards

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Medroxyprogesterone acetate

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  • aka Depot Provera
  • Indications: Contraception, progestin hormonal therapy
  • Additional benefits: Decreased risk of epileptic seizures and sickle cell crises
  • Adverse effects: Osteopoenia with chronic use
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Contraindiations to estrogen-containing OCP

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  • Age > 35 and smoking
  • Hx thrombosis
  • Uncontrolled hypertension
  • Diabetes w/ cardiovascular disease
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Danazol

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  • Weak antiestrogen and mild androgen
  • Utilized as a second-line therapy for cyclic mastalgia
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Side effects of PGF2a

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Diarrhea, fever

Exacerbation of asthma

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Side effects of copper IUD

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  • Causes inflammation and consequentially increased bloodflow to the endometrium
    • This may lead to increased frequency and amount of bleeding
    • Thus, it is a poor choice for patients with pre-existing menorrhagia or metrorrhagia
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OBGYN Clerkship (30 decks)

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