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oxytocic used for tx of postpartum hemorrhage
contraindicated in pts. w/hypertension |
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| Calcium channel blocker - used for the tx of gestational hypertension and preterm labor - major side effect =hypotension |
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| antihypertensive - relaxes arterial smooth muscle to reduce blood pressure |
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| anticonvulsant. Decreases acetylcholine relased by motor nerve impluses. DECREASES CNS and freq/intensity of contractions. Used to slow contractions during preter labor ...too much can cause respiratory arrest. |
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| Oxytocic - synthetic compound identical to the natural hormone fro the posterior pituitary that stimulates smooth muscle |
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| beta adrenergic agent. bronchodilator/inhibitor of uterine muscle activity; tocolytic. |
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| IM injection given to Rh candidates within 72 hours of delivery to prevent sensitization |
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| Oxytocic used for treatment of postpartum hemorrhage and can e give myometrially. Contraindicated for pts. with history of asthma. |
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| Prevents clot formation and has the ability to break up clots that exist. Low-molecular wt. heparin. Often used instead of standard type - less freq. monitoring needed for bleeding complications. |
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| Alpha-adrenergic agonist. Used for treatment of gestational hypertension and pre-eclampsia. |
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| Antibiotic used for Gram negative, gonorrhea, E. coli |
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| vaginal suppository used to induce labor. D/C if active labor begins or ruptured membranes. Ripens the cervix |
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| Antibiotic used for Gram Positive like Staph and Strep. Broad spectrum abx |
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| prostaglandin synthetic inhibitor, limit use to preterm labor before the 32nd week of gestation - related to adverse effects on the fetus |
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| IV fluid of choice to help avoid water intoxication that can occur in laboring patients. |
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| Beta-blocker. May be given IV or PO and is used in pts. with severe high blood pressuring pregnancy. |
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| Prostaglandin gel used for induction of labor. Prepares the cervix |
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| An anti-ulcer drug strongly associated with miscarriage; commonly used for induction of labor and postpartum hemorrhage. |
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| Corticosteroid - accelerates fetal lung maturity to reduce the incidence of respiratory distress syndrome |
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| Prevents formation of clots and inhibits growth for clots that have already formed. |
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| reverses affects of opoids. Indicated for the complete or partial reversal of opiod depression. |
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| reverses magnesium sulfate toxicity |
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| Intratracheal suspension indicated for the prophylaxis and treatment of respiratory distress syndrome. (esp. used for premature lungs) |
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