Pregnancy, Labour, Lactation Flashcards
1
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Tetratogens
A
Substances that cause fetal abnormalities ACE inhibitors Abx Sodium valporate Neurological drugs
2
Q
N20 (entonox)
A
Labour painkiller
Suppression of GABA
Give o2 to mother to stop fetal respiration suppression
3
Q
Pethidine
A
Moderate labour painkiller
Mew opioid receptor
Can inhibit neonate suckling
4
Q
Epidural
A
Intrathecal injection bupivacaine local anaesthetic sodium channel blocker
Stops uterine contraction
Hypotension
5
Q
Dinoprostone
A
Induce labour
Prostaglandin
6
Q
Domperidone
A
Stimulates lactation
Dopamine receptors inhibitor