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'''Uterotonic'''

A '''[[Uterotonic]]''' is a type of [[drug]] or [[medication]] that causes the [[uterus]] to contract, or tighten. These medications are often used during or after [[childbirth]] to prevent or treat [[postpartum hemorrhage]], a condition that can lead to severe [[blood loss]] and other complications.

== Uses ==

Uterotonics are primarily used in the management of postpartum hemorrhage, which is a leading cause of [[maternal mortality]] worldwide. They can also be used to induce [[labor]], to augment labor that is progressing slowly, and to complete a [[miscarriage]].

== Types of Uterotonics ==

There are several types of uterotonics, including:

* [[Oxytocin]]: This is a naturally occurring hormone that causes the uterus to contract. It is often used to induce or augment labor, and to prevent or treat postpartum hemorrhage.

* [[Misoprostol]]: This is a synthetic prostaglandin that can be used to induce labor, to treat postpartum hemorrhage, and to complete a miscarriage.

* [[Ergot alkaloids]]: These drugs, such as ergometrine and methylergometrine, cause sustained uterine contractions and are used to prevent or treat postpartum hemorrhage.

* [[Prostaglandins]]: These are a group of naturally occurring fatty acids that can cause the uterus to contract. They are used to induce labor and to treat postpartum hemorrhage.

== Side Effects ==

Like all medications, uterotonics can have side effects. These can include [[nausea]], [[vomiting]], [[diarrhea]], and [[abdominal pain]]. In rare cases, they can cause severe side effects such as [[hypertension]], [[water intoxication]], and [[anaphylaxis]].

== See Also ==

* [[Postpartum hemorrhage]]
* [[Oxytocin]]
* [[Misoprostol]]
* [[Ergot alkaloids]]
* [[Prostaglandins]]

[[Category:Drugs]]
[[Category:Obstetrics]]
[[Category:Gynecology]]

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