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Stimulation
UTERINE CONTRACTION
Oxytocin
Derivate of Prostaglandin
Uterine contraction
oxytocin secretion
Pharmacokinetic :
* RoA : i.v & buccal absorption
* Swallowed inactive
* Not bound to plasma protein
* Catabolized by the kidneys & liver
* Circulating t 1/2 : 5 minutes
Pharmacodynamic :
Alters transmembrane ionic currents in
myometrial smooth muscle cells &
myoepithelial cells of mammary alveoli
Clinical pharmacology :
Diagnostic :
placental circulatory condition
Clinical pharmacology :
Therapeutic :
Induce labor
Augment dysfunctional labor for :
1. Conditions requiring early vaginal delivery:
Rh problem, maternal DM, preeclampsia
2. Uterine inertia
3. Incomplete abortion
Zain-Hamid R & Anwar Y, Faculty of Medicine,
Universitas Sumatera Utara
UTEROTONIC (OXYTOCIN)
Adverse reaction :
Contraindication :
Fetal distress
Prematurity
Abnormal fetal presentation
Cephalo-pelvic disproportion
Other predispositions for uterine rupture
Using sympathomimetic agents
Zain-Hamid R & Anwar Y, Faculty of Medicine,
Universitas Sumatera Utara
Derivate of Ergot Alkaloids
Adrenoceptors
ERGOT ALKALOIDS
Dopamine receptors
5-HT receptors
Produced by
Histamine
Claviceps purpurea
Acetylcholine
Tyramine
PHARMACOKINETICS:
Variably absorbed from g.i.t
PHARMACOKINETICS:
Amine alkaloids
(ergonovine / ergometrine) :
Also absorbed from rectum,
buccal cavity, aerosol inhaler
After i.m : slow absorption (reliable)
Metabolism : liver
Zain-Hamid R & Anwar Y, Faculty of Medicine,
Universitas Sumatera Utara
UTEROTONIC (ERGOT ALKALOIDS)
PHARMACODYNAMICS:
STIMULANT EFFECTS ON THE UTERUS:
Combine agonist, 5-HT receptors
Changes dramatically pregnancy
( dominance 1 receptors as
pregn.progresses)
Sensitivity:
uterus aterm > earlier pregn. > non pregn.
Zain-Hamid R & Anwar Y, Faculty of Medicine,
Universitas Sumatera Utara
UTEROTONIC (ERGOT ALKALOIDS)
PHARMACODYNAMICS:
CLINICAL APPLICATION:
SIDE EFFECTS :
Nausea, vomiting,
Blood Pressure
TOXICITY:
Gastrointestinal disturbancies:
diarrhea, nausea,
vomiting
activation of medullary vomiting center &
gastrointestinal serotonin receptors
prolonged vasospasm
(gangrene amputation)
Therapy: infusion of large doses of
nitroprusid or nitroglycerin
Zain-Hamid R & Anwar Y, Faculty of Medicine,
Universitas Sumatera Utara
UTEROTONIC (ERGOT ALKALOIDS)
CONTRA INDICATION :
Contractile effects
A. ABORTION
PGE2 & PGF2
1 st & 2 nd trimester abortion
proteoglycan &
changing biophysical properties of collagen
soften the cervix
Zain-Hamid R & Anwar Y, Faculty of Medicine,
Universitas Sumatera Utara
UTEROTONIC (PGE2 & PGF2)
A. ABORTION
A. ABORTION
Success rate
dose, duration of infusion & parity of the woman
A. ABORTION
Dinoprost tromethamine ( der. PGF2 ) :
single 40 mg intra-amniotic injection
complete abortion 20 hours
Side Effects:
cardiovascular collaps/anaphylactic shock,
pulmonary hypertension ultrasonic guidance
Zain-Hamid R & Anwar Y, Faculty of Medicine,
Universitas Sumatera Utara
UTEROTONIC (PGE2 & PGF2)
A. ABORTION
B. FACILITATION OF LABOR
B. FACILITATION OF LABOR
B. FACILITATION OF LABOR
Suppress
UTERINE CONTRACTION
Adrenergic agents
(terbutaline, ritodrine)
TOXICITY:
Hypoxia, respiratory depression,
cardiac arrest
CONTRA INDICATION:
Heart block, myocardial infarction,
myasthenia gravis, renal impairment
Zain-Hamid R & Anwar Y, Faculty of Medicine,
Universitas Sumatera Utara
Magnesium sulphate
(MgSO4)
Preterm labor
Zain-Hamid R & Anwar Y, Faculty of Medicine,
Universitas Sumatera Utara
Terbutaline & ritodrine
Route of Administration:
oral & i.v, subcutaneus
controlled infusion pump
(to give continuous low dose of terbutaline)
SIDE EFFECTS:
Nervousness, restlessness, insomnia
headache, rapid heart rate, nausea,
hyperglycemia, hypokalemia,
and pulmonary edema, shortness of breath,
chest pain
Zain-Hamid R & Anwar Y, Faculty of Medicine,
Universitas Sumatera Utara
Terbutaline & ritodrine
WARNING:
Cardiac dysrhythmia, cardiac disease,
hypertension or thyrotoxicosis,
shortness of breath, chest pain or
contraction still exist during
administration of terbutaline & ritodrine
Zain-Hamid R & Anwar Y, Faculty of Medicine,
Universitas Sumatera Utara
Terbutaline
Calcium ions
Delay labor
(used for occasional uterus irritability)
Zain-Hamid R & Anwar Y, Faculty of Medicine,
Universitas Sumatera Utara
Calcium Channel blockers
(verapamil, nifedipine)
SIDE EFFECTS:
Synthesis of prostaglandin
Recommended as a tocolytic
in preterm labor at << 32 weeks
of gestation
WARNING:
Pregnant woman who has a story of
bleeding disorders, aspirin sensitivity &
kidney problems