Uterine Flashcards
What are the Oxytocics
Stimulants Oxytocin Ergonovine Methylergonovine Carboprost tromethamine Dinoprostone Misoprostol
What are the Tocolytics
Relaxants Mg sulfate Indomethacin Nifedipine Atosiban Terbutaline (beta 2 agonists)
How does Oxytocin work
Activate Gq - SM contraction
Increase PG synthesis
When is the uterus more sensitive to Oxytocin
2nd half of pregnancy
DOC for induction of labor
Oxytocin
When do you give oxytocin
Augment dysfunctional labor
Limit post-partum hemorrhage (1st line)
Induce abortion
What is the Oxytocin challenge test
Measure HR to check for fetal hypoxia
What are the AE for Oxytocin
Fetal distress
Placental abruption
Uterine rupture
Activate vasopressin receptors
What are partial alpha agonists and have some 5HT activity
Ergonovine
Methylergonovine
Sensitivity to what increases in pregnancy
Ergot alkaloids
2nd line for post-partum hemorrhage
Ergonovine
Methylergonovine
What is found in breast milk
Ergonovine
Methylergonovine
What can cause gangrene in nursing infant
Ergonovine
Methylergonovine
Contraindication for Ergot Alkaloids
Angina MI Pregnancy CVA HTN
Which is a PGF2 alpha analog
Carboprost tromethamine
Give if pt has benign hydatiform mole
Dinoprostone
Used to induce abortion in 2nd trimester
Carboprost tromethamine
Dinoprostone