Pregnancy drugs Flashcards
1
Q
What does oxytocin do?
A
Causes regular uterine contractions
2
Q
What does ergometrin do?
A
Tetanic uterine contractions
3
Q
What does Carboprost do?
A
Post partum bleeding
4
Q
What does Prostin (Prostoglandin E2) do?
A
Ripens cervix
5
Q
What is HCG used for?
A
Pregnancy test
6
Q
What is nifidipine use for?
A
Slows contractions