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NRSG 3100 Unit 2
Uterine stimulants
Oxytocin (Pitocin)
Carboprost (Hemabate)
Misoprostol (Cytotec)
Methylergonovine (Methergine)


Uterine Relaxants
nifedipine (adalt, procardia)
terbutaline (brethine)
magnesium sulfate
indomethacin


Infant medications
beractant (survanta)
Vitamin K


Ovarian stimulant
clomiphene (clomid)


Uterine stimulants uses
-Induce labor
-Treat bleeding in pospartum period
-Expel fetus during abortion


Oxytocin is considered a
Uterine stimulant
-Oxytocic
-Natural hormone (Posterior Pituitary Gland)


Oxytocin MOA
Increases uterine smooth muscle contractions

, Oxytocin Indications
-Induce labor in cases of medically-indicated induction
-Augment spontaneous labor
-Reduce postpartum hemorrhage


Oxytocin Adverse Effects
-Fetal distress
-Uterine rupture
-Water intoxication


Oxytocin contraindications
-Fetal distress
-Placenta previa
-Vaginal birth contraindicated
-Elective labor when mom or baby are not ready


Oxytocin Nursing indications
Dosing varies based on condition (induction vs. hemorrhage)
-VS
-Fetal heart rate
-Maternal contraction pattern


Low dose oxytocin
1-2 mU/L/min increase 1-2 every 30 minutes


High dose oxytocin
4-5 mU/L/min increase by 4-6 every 30 minutes


Carboprost is considered a
Uterine stimulant
-Prostaglandin F2 alpha


Carboprost MOA
Stimulates uterine contractions

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