Tocolytic Agents🤯🤯 Flashcards
1
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What is tocolytic agent
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Are drugs that are used to delay pre term delivery inorder to improve perinatal outcome
2
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State drugs that are tocolytic agents
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1.Betaminetics ( terbutaline, ritofrine, & isoxsuprine)
2.Nifedipin
3. Magnesium sulphate
4.Indomethacine
3
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What is isoxsuprine
A
It is a betaminetic used to halt premature labor
4
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State the mode of action of isoxsuprine
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Act directly on vascular smooth muscle
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causes cardiac stimulation and uterine relaxation
5
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What is the dosage of isoxsuprine
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IV drip 100mg in 5% dextrose
6
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What are the indications for isoxsuprine
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Delaying preterm birth
Management of pre-term labor
7
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Side effects of isoxsuprine
A
Hypotension
Tachycardia
