Prostaglandins - Dr. Adams Flashcards
1
Q
A pt has just started misoprostol. What might happen?
A
inc bicarbonate and mucus; dec acid in stomach; dec NSAID induced ulcers
2
Q
A pt has just started carboprost. What might happen?
A
second trimester abortion, dec uterine hemorrhage, inc HTN and inc vomiting
3
Q
A pt has just started bimatoprost. What might happen?
A
dec intraocular pressure, longer eyelashes, binds FP receptor, little systemic penetration
4
Q
A pt has just started treprostinil. What might happen?
A
Vasodilation, dec pulmonary HTN, dec platelet aggregation, vomiting.
5
Q
A pt has just started alprostadil. What might happen?
A
Erection, patent ductus arteriosus, dec limb ischemia in Raynaud’s diseas, apnea in 10% of neonates