what drugs are considered uterotonics?
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Uterine stimulants (uterotonics or oxytocics) are medications given to cause a woman's uterus to contract, or to increase the frequency and intensity of the contractions. The three uterotonic drugs used most frequently are the oxytocins, prostaglandins, and ergot alkaloids.
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There is positive evidence of human fetal risk during pregnancy. Prinivil 10 mg is not a controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).
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Which antidepressants are considered OK during pregnancy? Generally, these antidepressants are an option during pregnancy: Certain selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). SSRIs are generally considered an option during pregnancy, including citalopram (Celexa) and sertraline (Zoloft).
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FDA pregnancy category B: Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. -Cyklokapron(R) is only recommended for use during pregnancy when benefit outweighs risk. -Lysteda(R) is not indicated for use in pregnant women.
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['Alka-Seltzer.', 'Gelusil.', 'Maalox.', 'Mylanta.', 'Pepto-Bismol.', 'Rolaids.', 'Tums.']
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Category A was the safest category of drugs to take. Drugs in Category X were never to be used during pregnancy. In 2015, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) started to implement a new labeling system for drugs.
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['maternal. maternal hyperthyroidism. maternal medications. maternal tachycardia (e.g. systemic infection)', 'fetal. in utero infection. in utero hypoxia. fetal anaemia. chromosomal anomalies. trisomy 13. Turner syndrome.']
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Category C. Ergometrine induces uterine contraction and may cause premature parturition or hypertonic labour. Tetanic contractions may result in decreased uterine blood flow and foetal distress (see section 4.4). Products containing ergometrine should therefore be avoided as far as possible during pregnancy.
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Certain selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). SSRIs are generally considered an option during pregnancy, including citalopram (Celexa) and sertraline (Zoloft). Potential complications include maternal weight changes and premature birth. Most studies show that SSRIs aren't associated with birth defects.
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One mild laxative, considered to be safe to take during pregnancy, is Milk of Magnesia. Your doctor may also recommend taking a bulk-producing agent like Metamucil. Lastly, your doctor may suggest a stool softener, which contains docusate, to reduce constipation.
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Aluminum hydroxide / magnesium hydroxide Pregnancy Warnings This drug should be used during pregnancy only if the benefit outweighs the risk to the fetus. US FDA pregnancy category: Not formally assigned to a pregnancy category.
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Examples of NSAIDs are ibuprofen (brand names: Advil, Motrin) and naproxen (brand name: Aleve). Acetaminophen (brand name: Tylenol) is safe for short-term pain relief during pregnancy. Avoid combination medicines that treat several symptoms at once. You don't want to expose your baby to too many medicines.
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Two recent studies show that common over-the-counter painkillers which contain the substance ibuprofen (e.g. Nurofen and Advil) can reduce male fertility and disrupt the development of the ovaries in female foetuses.
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['Amiloride (Midamor)', 'Bumetanide (Bumex)', 'Furosemide (Lasix)', 'Spironolactone (Aldactone)', 'Triamterene (Dyrenium)']
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['Colace (docusate sodium)', 'Metamucil (psyllium)']
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Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), the class of meds that includes aspirin, ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) and naproxen (Aleve), should not be taken during pregnancy.
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Medications safe to take during pregnancy Medications safe to take, listed by ailment, include: Common cold: Tylenol 500mg tablet (1 or 2 every six hours), Dimetapp, Tylenol Cold, Tylenol Sinus, Cold Eeze (limit 2-3 per day), Saline nasal spray.