Oxytocics and Tocolytics Flashcards
1
Q
Pitocin
A
Synthetic oxytocin
2
Q
Dinoprostone
A
Natural PGE
3
Q
Misoprostol
A
Synthetic PGE
4
Q
Dinoprost
A
Natural PGF2a
5
Q
Carboprost
A
PGF2a
6
Q
Ergometrine
A
Ergots (Uterus contraction)
7
Q
Ergotamine
A
Ergot (blood vessel contraction)
8
Q
Terbutaline
A
Beta2 agonist
9
Q
Magnesium sulfate
A
Smooth muscle relaxation via calcium competition
10
Q
Atosiban
A
Oxytocin receptor antagonist
11
Q
Indomethacin
A
COX inhibitor