Uterotonic agents
What are Uterotonic agents?
Uterotonic agents increase the uterine tone and contractions. These agents intensify uterine muscle contractions at the beginning and during labor, and during the postpartum period. Oxytocin, a hormone produced by the posterior pituitary, is a natural uterotonic.
Uterotonic agents are used to induce labor and for elected abortions. They lessen blood loss during childbirth and are extremely important in the prevention and treatment of postpartum hemorrhage.
List of Uterotonic agents
View by Generic | Brand
| Drug Name | Avg. Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| dinoprostone topical (Pro) Brand names: Prepidil, Cervidil |
18 reviews | |
| oxytocin systemic (Pro) Brand name: Pitocin |
12 reviews | |
| methylergonovine systemic (Pro) Brand name: Methergine |
10 reviews | |
| mifepristone systemic (Pro) Brand name: Mifeprex |
5 reviews | |
| carboprost systemic (Pro) Brand name: Hemabate |
1 review | |
| For ratings, users were asked how effective they found the medicine while considering positive/adverse effects and ease of use (1 = not effective, 10 = most effective). | ||
See also
Medical conditions treated or associated with uterotonic agents:
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