Pharmacology for Obstetric Patients Flashcards
Dr. Julie Banderas
Central Nervous System

Cardiovascular

Volume and Cardiovascular changes

Hematological changes


Main Hematologic effects



Hepatic function

Liver function tests in normal pregnancy

Renal changes

Metabolic changes

Musculoskeletal

Definition of teratogen


Timing of exposure

Drugs as teratogens

Drug properties that influence placental transfer
Molecular weight - smaller crosses better
Iionization - ionized particles do not cross
Protein bound do not cross
Solubility to lipids cross easily
Non-obstetric surgery


Tocolytic therapy – uterine relaxation

Tocolytic – preterm labor – beta agonist


Tocolytic – preterm labor – beta agonist
Site of injection, dosing, and adverse effects

Tocolytic – preterm labor – beta agonist
Anesthetic Considerations

Tocolytic – preterm labor – CCB


Tocolytic – preterm labor – CCB
Dosing and Anesthetic Considerations

Preterm labor – prostaglandin inhibitors


Preterm labor – prostaglandin inhibitors
Dosing and Anesthetic Considerations
























