Mechanism of Action/ onset Time
inhibits clots from breaking down
TXA
The best anti hemorrhage medicine for recurrent trickle bleed is
Methergine PO
TXA Dosage
1G 100 ML IV loading dose
Vancomycin
Misoprostol PR onset Time
10 min
misoprostol mechanism of action
causes contractions on upper and lower uterus
What should you use if someone has hypersensitivity to Pitocin?
Misoprostol SL
Penicillin
5mil units loading
2.5-3mil u maintenence
Rhogam Mini dose given
6-12 WEEKS AND UP TO 2.5 ML EXPOSURE
60 minutes
methergine mechanism of action
vasoconstrictor on smooth muscle. ccauses upper and lower uterus to contract
IF A BIRTH DOES OCCUR WITHIN 3 WEEKS OF THE LAST RHOGAM DOES THEN NO RHOGRAM SHOULD BE ADMINISTERED DURING POSTPARTUM (True or False)
True
Ampicillin
2 grams loading
1g Q4
HOW OFTEN CAN METHERGINE (IM) BE ADMINISTERED
repeat once in 5 mins, follow by Q2-4 hours
Miso PO onset time
10 min
Mechanism of action pitocin
increases calcium, which stimulates the upper uterus
What medications are administered parenterally?
Pitocin IV/OM
Metergine IM
TXA IV
Cefazolin
2 G LOADING
1 GRAM Q 8
Methergine PO administration schedule
Q4-8
Methergine IM onset time
2-5
Txa mechanism of action
inhibits clots from breaking down
The "crucial window" for rubella during pregnancy
the first trimester, particularly the first 12 weeks;
900 mg Q8
Miso SL dosage
600-800mcg
Methergine PO Onset time
5-10 mins