What drugs are Oxytocics?

By Lexie Tanner 3 years ago

What drugs are Oxytocics?

Oxytocic drugs are those used to stimulate uterine activity. In the past 10–20 years there has been much change in the use of drugs that control uterine activity. Former agents such as ‘buccal pitocin’ and ‘pill ergot’ have been overtaken by newer drugs such as the prostaglandins.

What are the Oxytocics?

Definition. A drug that stimulates contraction of the myometrium. Oxytocics are used to induce labour, obstetric at term, to prevent or control postpartum or postabortion haemorrhage, and to assess foetal status in high risk pregnancies.

Which of the following is used as Oxytocic?

Pitocin is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of postpartum hemorrhage, labor induction, and incomplete or inevitable abortion. Pitocin may be used alone or with other medications. Pitocin belongs to a class of drugs called Oxytocic Agents.

What drugs are considered Uterotonics?

Uterotonic drugs

  • Oxytocin. Oxytocin is the most widely used uterotonic drug.
  • Ergometrine. Ergometrine and methylergometrine are ergot alkaloids that increase the uterine muscle tone by causing continuous tetanic contractions.
  • Misoprostol.
  • Carbetocin.
  • Combinations of uterotonic drugs.

What drugs are Tocolytics?

The most common tocolytic agents used for the treatment of preterm labor are magnesium sulfate (MgSO4), indomethacin, and nifedipine.

What are respiratory drugs?

Respiratory agents is a term used to describe a wide variety of medicines used to relieve, treat, or prevent respiratory diseases such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or pneumonia.

What is oxytocin used for?

Oxytocin is a hormone that is used to induce labor or strengthen uterine contractions, or to control bleeding after childbirth. Oxytocin is also used to stimulate uterine contractions in a woman with an incomplete or threatened miscarriage.

What are oxytocic medications used for?

Oxytocin is a hormone that is used to induce labor or strengthen uterine contractions, or to control bleeding after childbirth. Oxytocin is also used to stimulate uterine contractions in a woman with an incomplete or threatened miscarriage. Oxytocin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What is Methergine used for?

Methylergonovine belongs to a class of drugs called ergot alkaloids. Methylergonovine is used to prevent or treat bleeding from the uterus that can happen after childbirth or an abortion. This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

What are examples of Tocolytics?

What meds are expectorants?

Expectorants

  • Bidex 400.
  • guaifenesin.
  • iosat.
  • Mucinex.
  • Organidin NR.
  • Pima Syrup.
  • potassium iodide.
  • SSKI.