Oxytocic Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
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Therapeutic Class
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Uterine Stimulant
2
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Examples
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oxytocin (Pitocin)
3
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Mechanism of Action
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induces labor by increasing frequency and force of uterine contractions
4
Q
Actions and Uses
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- synthetic hormone identical to oxytocin secreted by posterior pituitary gland
- given anterpartum by IV, increases frequency and force of uterine contractions and titrated until normal labor pattern established until normal labor pattern established
- given postpartum to reduce hemorrhage
5
Q
Adverse Effects
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Fetus: dysrhythmias, intracranial hemorrhage, respiratory depression
Maternal: uterine rupture (increased in women who have delivered 5 or > children)
6
Q
Black Box Warning
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Not indicated for elective induction of labor (initiation of labor who has no medical indications for induction).
7
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Contraindications
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Cephalopelvic disproportion, fetal distress
Vaginal delivery contraindicated: cervical carcinoma, genital herpes, placenta previa, vasa previa, umbilical cord prolapse
8
Q
Interactions
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vasoconstrictors may cause severe HTN
9
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Preg Cat
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