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Butorphanol (Stadol)
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is a narcotic-like pain reliever. It is used to relieve the pain of surgical procedures and labor and to boost the effects of anesthesia
route: IV SIDE EFFECTS: Drowsiness, dizziness, incoordination, nervousness, a floating feeling, headache, nausea, vomiting, constipation, trouble sleeping, dry mouth, confusion and sweating may occur. |
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Carboprost tromethamine (Hemabate)
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USES: This medication causes the uterus to contract and is used for the termination of a pregnancy. It is also used to help control severe bleeding after giving birth.
route: IM muscle SIDE EFFECTS: Nausea, diarrhea, flushing, and fever serious S/E:headache, stomach/pelvic pain, cramps, coughing, chills, breast tenderness, muscle aches. PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: lung problems or trouble breathing (e.g., asthma), high or low blood pressure, kidney or heart problems, bleeding problems, seizures, anemia, pelvic infection, uterus problems, diabetes, liver problems (e.g., jaundice), any allergies |
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Dinoprostone (Cervidil)
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Uses: is a natural substance that your body makes in preparation for labor. It relaxes and softens your cervix (cervical ripening) to allow the baby to pass through the birth canal during delivery.
Route:drug is inserted high in your vagina next to the cervix by your doctor no S/E noted |
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Fentanyl (Sublimaze)
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Uses:This medication is a narcotic pain reliever, generally with anesthesia for surgery or procedures
Route:muscle IM Side Effects:drowsiness, dizziness, pain at the site of injection, headache, nausea, vomiting, constipation, trouble sleeping or sweating Serious reactions:mental/mood changes, tremors. Unlikely but report promptly: poor coordination, vision problems, difficulty urinating, unusually slow breathing, hallucinations, slow or irregular heartbeat, rash. PRECAUTIONS: allergies (especially drug allergies), heart problems, kidney problems, liver problems, intestinal problems, lung or breathing problems, enlarged prostate, low blood pressure, low thyroid function, serious head injury, brain disorders, history of drug or alcohol dependency. |
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Duramorph/Astromorph (Intraspinal narcotics)
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Uses:medication is used to treat severe pain
Route:IV/IM Side Effects:respiratory depression and/or respiratory arrest |
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Magnesium Sulfate
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Uses: used for the Tx of preeclampsia/pre term baby; used as a tocolytic medicine to slow uterine contractions during preterm labor
Route: IV Side Effects:Muscle weakness,Lack of energy, Low blood pressure (rare)Headache,Nausea and vomiting,Stuffy nose,Chest pain, Buildup of fluid in the lungs (pulmonary edema) and slowed or difficult breathing,Blurry vision,Slurred speech,Flushing |
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Methylergonovine maleate (Methergine)
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Uses:medication is used to help stop bleeding after delivery of the placenta in childbirth
drug class:ergot alkaloids Route: PO w/out food Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice Side Effects: hypertension, seizures, headaches, hypotension, N & V Rarely observed reactions have included: acute myocardial infarction, transient chest pains, arterial spasm (coronary and peripheral), bradycardia, tachycardia, dyspnea, hematuria, thrombophlebitis, water intoxication, hallucinations, leg cramps, dizziness, tinnitus, nasal congestion, diarrhea, diaphoresis, palpitation, rash, and foul taste. |
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Misoprostol (Cytotec)
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Uses:used to assist with childbirth only at the time of delivery (e.g., cervical ripening, induction of labor) and for the treatment of severe bleeding after delivery. When used vaginally for these purposes, it works by causing the womb muscles to contract;medication is used to prevent stomach ulcers while you take NSAIDs (e.g., aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen)
Route: vaginal insertion, PO |
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Oxytocin (Pitocin)
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Uses: 1)to induce labor by increasing contractions 2)Postpartum hemorrhage after infant and placental delivery
Route:IV/IM Side Effects: hypo/hypertension, tachy,chest pain,anxiety,seizure, N & V, uterine rupture,allergic |
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Tebutaline sulfate
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Uses:bronchodilator
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