Why Epidosin is given in pregnancy?
Epidosin (valethemate bromide) is known to shorten the first stage of labour thus avoiding or minimising cervical dystocia leading to prolonged labour. It is a potent rapidly acting cholinolytic, spasmolytic and musculotropic agent.
When do you give Epidosin?
Epidosin Injection is used to treat pain associated with smooth muscle spasms. It may be used in cases of dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation) and for reducing post-operative pain. This injection is also used to reduce the first stage of labor.
What is the use of Valethamate?
Valethamate is an anticholinergic medication used to symptomatically manage conditions involving smooth muscle spasms including spastic constipation, dysmenorrhea, and gastrointestinal tract cramping.
Why is hyoscine used in labour?
Hyoscine butyl bromide is spasmolytic drug that act by competitive antagonism to acetyl choline at post ganglionic parasympathetic nerve ending. It is claimed to reduce duration of labor by accelerating cervical dilatation without major side effects. It reduces the spasm of the smooth muscles.
When in labour should I take Drotin?
Drotaverine is an anti spasmodic drug, is useful in first phase of labour as this enhances the Cervical dilatation. This shortens the length of the labour. This is safe in labour and Pregnancy too. Usually this is given in the dose of 40 mg/IV when Cervical dilatation is more than 3 cm.
What is Oxytocin Injection used for?
Oxytocin injection is used to begin or improve contractions during labor. Oxytocin also is used to reduce bleeding after childbirth. It also may be used along with other medications or procedures to end a pregnancy. Oxytocin is in a class of medications called oxytocic hormones.
Is Drotaverine safe in pregnancy?
Drotaverine is considered to be ‘unclassified medication’ used during pregnancy depending on its safety profile according to Tronnes et al (5). However, a newer study considers it a ‘probably safe’ drug to be used during pregnancy and states that it is in the top ten drugs used during pregnancy (6).
Is Tramadol injection safe in pregnancy?
Studies of pregnant women using tramadol do not, overall, suggest that it can cause miscarriage or birth defects in the baby. Tramadol used around the time of delivery can affect the baby after birth. The baby may be ‘jittery’, have feeding problems, and initially need some help with breathing.
What is oxytocin injection used for?
How many cm dilated is established labour?
about 4cm
Established labour is when your cervix has dilated to about 4cm and regular contractions are opening your cervix.
Why is Buscopan given during labour?
Buscopan (Hyoscine Butyl-N-Bromide) and Scopolamine have been used for pain relief and shortening of labor. Epidosin (Valethemate bromide) has neurotropic and musculotropic actions, resulting in relaxation of cervical musculature leading to quick dilatation of cervix and shortened labor.
What drug is used for induction of labour?
Oxytocin (Pitocin) Oxytocin is a medicine given through your veins (IV or intravenous) to either start your contractions or make them stronger.
Is diclofenac safe in pregnancy?
If you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant while taking diclofenac and misoprostol, stop taking the medication and call your doctor immediately. Diclofenac and misoprostol may cause miscarriage (pregnancy loss), serious bleeding, or premature birth (baby is born too early) if taken during pregnancy.
Which painkiller injection is safe in pregnancy?
Paracetamol is the painkiller of choice for use in pregnancy and its use does not require medical supervision. It is not uncommon for women to have used other types of painkiller early in pregnancy before finding out they are pregnant. In general, this type of use is not expected to harm the baby.
Is diclofenac safe during pregnancy?
Use of diclofenac during pregnancy is not advised unless prescribed by a doctor, especially if you are 30 or more weeks pregnant. Paracetamol is usually recommended to control pain or fever during pregnancy.