Hemabate Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
What is the content of hemabate?
A
Carboprost tromethamine
2
Q
MOA of hemabate
A
- it is a PGF2alpha Analogue
- Binds to PGF2alpha receptors and causes uterine contractions
- Helps compress blood vessels at placenta
- Blood stasis
3
Q
Route and dose of hemabate?
A
IM 250 mcg
4
Q
3 Side effects of hemabate?
A
Headache
Paresthesia
Diarrhea
N/V
Breast tenderness
5
Q
Contraindications of hemabate?
A
Cardiac/pulmonary/renal disease
Bronchial asthma
6
Q
How hemabate worsens asthma?
A
It is a potent bronchoconstrictor
