Drug Name: | Carboprost |
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Drug Class: | Prostaglandin |
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Mechanism of Action: | - Binds to prostaglandin receptors in the uterus
- Causes strong contractions of the uterus
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Use: | - Prevention and treatment of postpartum hemorrhage
- Induction of abortion
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Side Effects: | - Nausea and vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Fever
- Headache
- Uterine cramping
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Contraindications: | - Hypersensitivity to prostaglandins
- Asthma
- Active pelvic inflammatory disease
- Acute cardiac, renal, or hepatic disease
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Specialty: | - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Emergency Medicine
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