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Postpartum Meds

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RhoGAM Prevention of antibody response and hemolytic disease of the newborn (erythroblastosis fetalis) in future pregnancies of women who have conceived a Rho (D)-positive fetus.
Dermaplast Spray Anesthetic. Painless, no-touch application. Provides fast relief. Relieves pain & itching.
Tucks (Witch Hazel) Witch hazel has been used to relieve swelling, bleeding, itching, minor pain, and discomfort. It is also used to relieve itching, discomfort, irritation, and burning caused by hemorrhoids.
Lanolin Used to treat sore and cracked nipples caused by breast-feeding.
Bisacodyl Suppository Evacuation of the colon.
Meruvax (Rubella) Live virus vaccine for vaccination against rubella.
Motrin Decreased pain and inflammation. Reduction of fever.
Acetaminophen Analgesia. Antipyresis.
Zofan Decreased incidence and severity of nausea and vomiting following chemotherapy or surgery.
Toradol Decreased pain. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.
Acetaminophen #3 Decreased severity of pain with some sedation.
Dilaudid Decrease in moderate to severe pain. Suppression of cough.
Nubain It can treat various types of severe pain. It can also be given before or during surgery and medical procedures.
Ancef It can treat or prevent serious bacterial infections.
Depoprovera It is used as a method of birth control and as a part of menopausal hormone therapy.
Ergotrate Uterine contraction.
Phenergan Relief of symptoms of histamine excess usually seen in allergic conditions. Diminished nausea or vomiting. Sedation.
Hemocyte Resolution or prevention of iron deficiency anemia.
Adacel (T-DAP) vaccine that helps protect against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis diseases in people who are 10 through 64 years of age.
Percocet It can treat moderate to moderately severe pain.
Diflucan It can treat and prevent fungal infections.
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