Preterm Labor Flashcards
1
Q
What is nifedipine?
A
calcium channel blocker, tocolytic agent used to delay progression of labor to allow for the benefit of betamethasone to hasten pulmonary maturation
2
Q
When are terbutaline and ritodrine contraindicated?
A
diabetic patients and terbutaline should not be used in preterm labor
3
Q
When is Mg sulfate contraindicated?
A
in myasthenia gravis
4
Q
When is indomethacin contraindicated?
A
after 32 weeks due to risk of premature ductus arteriosus closure
5
Q
What is betamethasone associated with in newborn?
A
increase pulmonary maturity and reduce incidence of RDS, decreased intracerebral hemorrhage and necrotizing enterocolitis
