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L&D Meds

Labor and Delivery Meds

TermDefinition
Cervidil Used to "ripen" the cervix in pregnancy at or near term when induction of labor is indicated.
Ferrous Sulfate Treatment & prevention iron deficiency anemia.
Methergine Prevention and treatment of postpartum or postabortion hemorrhage caused by uterine atony or subinvolution.
Pitocin Stimulates uterine smooth muscle, producing uterine contractions similar to those in spontaneous labor.
Cytotec Prevention of gastric mucosal injury from NSAIDs, including aspirin, in high-risk patients (geriatric patients, debilitated patients, or those with a history of ulcers). With mifepristone for termination of pregnancy.
Terbutaline sulfate Control of hyperglycemia in patients with diabetes mellitus.
Celestone Management of adrenocortical insufficiency; chronic use in other situations is limited because of mineralocorticoid activity.
Magnesium sulfate Anticonvulsant administered to prevent seizures. It also may slightly reduce the blood pressure.
Calcium gluconate Replacement of calcium in deficiency states. Reverses the effects of magnesium sulfate.
Dilantin Treatment/prevention of tonic-clonic (grand mal) seizures and complex partial seizures.
Phenobarbital Anticonvulsant in tonic-clonic (grand mal), partial, and febrile seizures in children. Preoperative sedative and in other situations in which sedation may be required. Hypnotic (short-term).
Benadryl Relief of allergic symptoms caused by histamine release including: Anaphylaxis, Seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis, Allergic dermatoses.Parkinson's disease.Mild nighttime sedation. Prevention of motion sickness
Fentanyl Decrease in severity of chronic pain.
Duramorph Decrease in severity of pain. Addition of naltrexone in Embeda product is designed to prevent abuse or misuse by altering the formulation. Naltrexone has no effect unless the capsule is crushed or chewed.
Marcaine Decreased pain or induction of anesthesia; low doses have minimal effect on sensory or motor function; higher doses may produce complete motor blockade.
Lidocaine Control of ventricular arrhythmias. Local anesthesia.
Stadol Decreased severity of pain.
Methotrexate Death of rapidly replicating cells, particularly malignant ones, and immunosuppression.
Narcan Reversal of signs of opioid excess.
Zovirax (Acyclovir) Inhibition of viral replication, decreased viral shedding, and reduced time for healing of lesions.
Erythromycin Bacteriostatic action against susceptible bacteria. (prevents blindness *stevie wonder)
Pencillin G Bactericidal action against susceptible bacteria.
Retrovir (AZT) Virustatic action against selected retroviruses. Slowed progression and decreased sequelae of HIV infection. Decreased viral load and improved CD4 cell counts. Decreased transmission of HIV to infants born to HIV-infected mothers.
Procardia Systemic vasodilation, resulting in decreased BP. Coronary vasodilation, resulting in decreased frequency and severity of attacks of angina.
Indocin PO- Suppression of pain and inflammation. IV- Closure of PDA.
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