Prostaglandin used for ripening of cervix during labour?
Ans. a (PGE2 - cerviprime gel). (Ref. Textbook of Obstetrics by D.C. Dutta, 6th ed., 153)USES OF PROSTAGLANDINS1Induction of abortionMisoprostol (PGEJ2Termination of molar pregnancyMisoprostol3Induction of labourPGE2 (Dinoprostone/cerviprime) gel or PGE1 Misoprostol.4Cervical ripening prior to induction of labour/abortionCerviprimegel (PGEJ5Acceleration of labourpgf26Refractory cases of tonic PPHMisoprostol (PGEJ/ But Carboprost PGF2a best7Medical treatment of tubal ectopic pregnancyMefepristone
PgE2 - cerviprime gel.
Misoprostol
Prostacyclin
Mefipristone
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