Cervidil
Dinoprostone is a prostaglandin, a hormone-like substance that is naturally produced by tissues in the body. Dinoprostone topical is used in a pregnant woman to relax the muscles of the cervix (opening of the uterus) in preparation for inducing labor at the end of a pregnancy. Dinoprostone topical...
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Cervidil

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Cervidil
Dinoprostone vaginal insert is a thin, flat, polymeric slab which is rectangular in shape with rounded corners contained within the pouch of an off-white knitted polyester retrieval system. Each slab is buff colored, semitransparent and contains 10 mg of dinoprostone in a hydrogel insert. An...
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Dinoprostone (PGE2; Prostaglandin E2)
Dinoprostone ( PGE2 ; Prostaglandin E2 ) Pronunciation: (DIE-no-PROSTE-ohn) Class: Prostaglandin, Agent for cervical ripening Trade Names: Cervidil - Vaginal insert 10 mg Trade Names: Prepidil - Gel 0.5 mg Trade Names: Prostin E2 - Vaginal suppository 20 mg Pharmacology Stimulates gravid uterus...
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Cervidil
...trained personnel in a hospital which can provide immediate intensive care and acute surgical facilities . Commonly used brand name(s): In the U.S. Cervidil Prepidil Prostin E2 Available Dosage Forms: Gel/Jelly Tampon Insert, Extended Release Suppository Therapeutic Class: Uterine Stimulant Pharmacologic...
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See also: Abortion, Labor Induction, Trophoblastic Disease

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