Side Effects
Dosing/Pregnancy Category
Nursing Intervention
Use
Other
100
This medication is effective in reducing the risk of seizures in women who have severe preeclampsia. Common side effects of this medicine include: Muscle weakness and lack of energy, Blurry vision, Slurred speech, Headache, N/V, Flushing and Stuffy nose
What is magnesium sulfate?
100
PO dose for adults 2.5-5mg 3 times a daily. Pregnancy category B.
What is Terbutaline (Brethine)?
100
Monitor maternal BP and pule frequently and fetal heart rate continuously throughout administration.
What is Pitocin (Oxytocin)?
100
The US Food and Drug Admin has not approved these medications for use of stimulating fetal lung maturation
What is Betamethasone or Dexamethasone
100
medications given to arrest labor after uterine contrations and cervical change have occurred
What is Tocolytics
200
This is a natural hormone that causes the uterus to contract. Common side effects include redness or irritation at the injection site, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, cramping, or stomach pain
What is oxytocin?
200
PO dose for adults 200-400 mcg every 6-12 hours for 2-7 days. IM, IV 200 mcg every 2-4 hours for up to 5 doses. Pregnancy class C.
What is Methergine?
200
When given in a high-dose it should be diluted with D5W or 0.9% NaCl solution.
What is Betamethasone?
200
CNS Depressant; relaxes smooth muscles including uterus. Drug of choice in the prevention and treatment of seizure activity caused by severe preeclampsia or eclampsia
What is magnesium sulfate
200
Used in the prevention and treatment of respiratory distress syndrome in premature infants
What is Sufactants
300
This is one of the most frequently drugs used for preterm labor. About one in three women will have a racing heartbeat, flushing, tremors, and restlessness
What is brethine?
300
For Eclampsia: Initially 1 to 2 g in 25% or 50% solution is given intramuscularly. Subsequently, 1 g is given every 30 minutes until relief is obtained. The blood pressure should be monitored after each injection
What is magnesium sulfate?
300
Notify the health care provider promptly if uterine relaxation becomes prolonged or if character of vaginal bleeding changes.
What is Methergine?
300
Beta 2 Adrenergic agonist most commonly used in preterm labor
What is Terbutaline (Brethine)
300
continued research is needed to determine efficacy of these
What is herbal remedies
400
While this medication is necessary to save the infants life, these side effects are possible: Infection, Air leaks, Chronic lung disease (bronchopulmonary dysplasia), Irritation/bleeding in the lungs, Lung tissue damage from oxygen pressure
What is surfactant?
400
The initial dose should be 0.5–1 mU/min. At 30–60 minute intervals the dose should be gradually increased in increments of 1–2 mU/min until the desired contraction pattern has been established. Once the desired frequency of contractions has been reached and labor has progressed to 5–6 cm dilation, the dose may be reduced by similar increments
What is oxytocin?
400
Given for preterm labor. Monitor maternal pulse and BP, frequency and duration of contractions, and fetal heart rate.
What is Terbutaline (Brethine)?
400
Hormone produced in the posterior pituitary gland that stimulates uterine contractions and aids in milk let down
What is Oxytocin (Pitocin)
400
For management of preterm labor in suitable patients with more than 20 weeks of gestation who have intact amniotic membranes, cervical dilatation up to 4 cm, and less than 80% cervical effacement.
What is Ritodrine (Yutopar)
500
This medication is used to stop premature labor. The most common side effects are headaches, tremors, and reddened skin
What is yutopar?
500
This medication is given to women expected to deliver after 24 but before 34 weeks of pregnancy. The 'standard' dosing schedule involves giving 2 injections of 12mg of the medicine 24 hours apart.
What is betamethasone?
500
This is given by a trained nurse that specifically works in the NICU (Neonatal intensive Care Unit). The nurse should monitor the respiratory status of the severely premature infant.
What is Surfactant?
500
ergot alkaloid uterine stimulant. It works by increasing uterine contractions, which helps reduce blood loss after the baby is delivered.
What is Methylergonovine (methergine)
500
aqueous solution of synthetic oxytocin, for intravenous infusion or intramuscular injection.
What is Pitocin
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