HTHSCI 2H03 Lecture Notes - Lecture 18: Tocolytic, Bronchospasm, Sepsis
10 Apr 2018
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Hth sci 2h03 pharmacology of the endocrine system 4: drugs used in pregnancy. May cause nausea, vomiting, headache, diarrhea, h stimulatory effect on smooth muscle. Due to risk of hypertonus, contraindicated in wom. Should not be used for augmentation of labour (induc. Generally,wedon"tuseprostaglandinstopreventpost because of adverse effects associated with this drug class. Howeve in other countries because they are cheap! Tocolytics refer to any agent that inhibits uterine contraction (i. e. induces relaxation of the uterine muscles) levels. Commonly used for preterm labour, cephalic version, or relief of uterine hypertonus when a patient has receiv drug - clinical considerations: if the uterine is contracting too much during labour (uterine hypertonus), there could be occlusion of blood vessels. This can decrease oxygen delivery to the fetus and cause develop may also cause the uterus to rupture. This allows for the administration of glucocorticoids and delivery at a facility with access to a neonatal icu. Between 23 and 32 weeks of pregnancy.
