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Oxytocic Drugs
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increase strength, duration and frequency of contractions
decrease the incidence of uterine bleeding given after delivery of the placenta to prevent hemorrhage |
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ergonovine
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oxytocic drug
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methylergonovine
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oxytocic drug
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ritodrine
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uterine relaxants
B1-adrenergic receptors in heart not affected |
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terbutaline
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B2-adrenergic agonist that decreases uterine activity and prolongs pregnancy
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