Tocolytics & Uterotonics Flashcards
Tocolytics
Relax uterus to delay delivery
Inhibit labor via generation or alteration intracellular messengers and/or inhibit synthesis or block action of myometrial stimulant
Administer concomitantly w/ corticosteroids
Onset ≈ 18hrs
Maximum effect at 48hrs
Magnesium Sulfate
1st choice tocolytic
Vascular, bronchial, & uterine smooth muscle relaxation ↓BP
Depresses motor endplate sensitivity; potentiates NMBDs
Antagonizes α agonists
Magnesium Sulfate
Preeclampsia Treatment
Relaxes VSMC, ↓SVR/BP, anticonvulsant, ↓fibrin deposition improving circulation to visceral organs
Magnesium Sulfate
Neonatal SE
Hypotonia & respiratory depression
Magnesium Sulfate MOA
Alter Ca2+ transport & availability for muscle contraction
Complete w/ intracellular Ca2+ → reducing myometrial contractility
Hyperpolarization plasma membrane leads to inhibition myosin light-chain kinase activity
Depress motor endplate sensitivity
Muscle membrane excitability
Magnesium Sulfate Dose
Loading dose 4-6g IV over 20-30min
Infusion 1-2g/hr
Therapeutic level 4-9mEq/L
Continue through delivery & 24hrs post-delivery
Normal Serum Magnesium
1.8-3 mg/dL Tocolytic range 4-8mg/dL Anticonvulsant 7-9mg/dL Tendon reflexes abolished 10-12mg/dL Respiratory depression >12mg/dL SA/AV blocks (respiratory arrest) 15-20mg/dL Apnea 18mg/dL Cardiac arrest 25mg/dL
MAGNESIUM
Tocolytic Range
Serum Mg2+ 4-8mg/dL
EKG changes: ↑PQ & QRS
MAGNESIUM
Anticonvulsant
7-9mg-dL
MAGNESIUM
Tendon Reflexes Abolished
10-12mg/dL
MAGNESIUM
Respiratory Depression
> 12mg/dL
MAGNESIUM
SA & AV Block
Respiratory Arrest
15-20mg/dL
MAGNESIUM
Apnea
18mg/dL
MAGNESIUM
Cardiac Arrest
25mg/dL
Magnesium Sulfate SE
Transient HoTN* Sedation* Skeletal muscle weakness* CNS depression* Flushing Palpitations Chest pain Nausea Blurred vision Pulmonary edema Vascular dilatation
Magnesium Sulfate Overdose
TREATMENT
- Discontinue infusion
- Secure airway
- IV calcium chloride admin
- Diuresis (Mg2+ excretion)
Magnesium Sulfate Anesthetic Implications
HoTN after epidural or general anesthesia administration
Succinylcholine dose NOT reduced for intubation; de-fasciculating doses not required
Reduce non-depolarizing muscle relaxant maintenance doses d/t upregulation
Symptomatic hypocalcemia and respiratory compromise have occurred in myotonic dystrophy cases