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gynecologic & Obstetric Drugs

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Infertility means the inability to produce offspring AKA   sterility.  
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Medications used to treat infertility are called ovulation stimulating drugs AKA   fertility drugs.  
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ART stands for   Assisted Reproductive Technologies  
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Fertility drugs mimic the effect of   FSH ( Follicle stimulating hormone) and LH (Luteinizing Hormone).  
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Fertility drugs include:   1. Clomid. 2. Repronex. 3. Profasi or Pregnyl AKA human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG)>  
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A medication used to "treat premature labor" is   terbutaline (Brethine bronchodilator).  
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A medication used to induce labor is   Pitocin (Pitdrip) AKA oxytocin. Oxytocin causes the uterus to contract.  
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Pitocin (Pitdrip) AKA oxytocin -class   induce labor  
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terbutaline (Brethine) -class   1. Treat premature labor 2. Bronchodilator  
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Ergotrate -class   treat postpartum bleeding (stimulate the uterus to contract)  
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Methergine -class   treat postpartum bleeding (stimulate the uterus to contract)  
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Contraception means   against conception (fertilization).  
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Oral medications designed to interfere with conception are called   OCPs (Oral contraceptive Pills AKA BCPs (Birth Control Pills) or “the pill”  
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OCPs (Oral Contraceptive Pills) are commonly a combination of   estrogen and progestin (progesterone)  
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YAZ, YASMIN 28, and Beyaz -class   OCPs (Oral contraceptive Pills) (BCPs birth control pills)  
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Trinessa -class   OCPs (Oral contraceptive Pills) (BCPs birth control pills)  
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Loestrin 24 Fe -class   OCPs (Oral contraceptive Pills) (BCPs birth control pills) ("Fe/iron supplement)  
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Ocella -class   OCPs (Oral contraceptive Pills) (BCPs birth control pills)  
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Aviane -class   OCPs (Oral contraceptive Pills) (BCPs birth control pills)  
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Kariva -class   OCPs (Oral contraceptive Pills) (BCPs birth control pills)  
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Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo -class   OCPs (Oral contraceptive Pills) (BCPs birth control pills)  
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Ortho-Novum -class   OCPs (Oral contraceptive Pills) (BCPs birth control pills)  
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Ovcon -class   OCPs (Oral contraceptive Pills) (BCPs birth control pills)  
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Seasonique (4/menses per year)-class   OCPs (Oral contraceptive Pills) (BCPs birth control pills)  
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OCPs containing 30 mcg (micrograms) of estrogen do   not cause the risk of being linked with lupus erythematosus (red rash)  
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OCPs containing 50ug (micrograms) of estrogen has been linked with a higher incidence of   lupus erythematosus (red rash)  
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Antagonists to OCPs include   antibiotics and St. John’s wort (herbal supplemen taken for depression).  
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NuvaRing is a -class   once a month vaginally inserted estrogen and progestin contraceptive that is left in for 3 weeks of every month.  
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Depo-Sub Q Provera (q 3months) -class   Progestin only contraceptive  
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Ovrette (OCPs oral contraceptive pills) -class   Progestin only contraceptive  
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Progestasert (1 year IUD intra-uterine device) -class   Progestin only contraceptive  
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Mirena (5 year IUD intra-uterine device) -class   Progestin only contraceptive  
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Progestin only contraceptives are   slightly less effective in preventing pregnancy.  
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To be effective, progestin only OCPs (oral contraceptive pills) must be taken   every day and at the same time each day.  
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Paragard is a (no hormones) -class   Cu (copper) based contraceptive IUD (intra-uterine device). and an emergency contraceptive  
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Paragard prompts the release of   WBCs ( leukocytes, white blood cells) and prostaglandins from the endometrium (inner lining of the uterus).  
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These (with Paragard) leukocytes (WBCs white blood cells) and prostaglandins are hostile towards   spermatozoa (sperm) and ova (eggs).  
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Paragard is also an emergency contraceptive if inserted within   3-5 days after unprotected intercourse (coitus or copulation).  
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menopause   cessation of menstruation due to hormone ( estrogen) insufficiency.  
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Signs and symptoms associated with menopause include:   1. Dyspareunia ( painful intercourse, coitus, copulation) 2. Hot flashes. 3. Mood swings. 4. Insomnia (difficulty sleeping). 5. Fatigue. 6. Xeroderma (dry skin).  
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Medications commonly prescribed to relieve the signs and symptoms of menopause are called   ERT (estrogen replacement therapy) ERT is AKA HRT (hormone replacement therapy)  
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Diseases associated with menopause include:   1. OP (osteoporosis). 2. AD (Alzheimer’s disease). 3. Macular degeneration (loss of vision) 4. Tooth loss.  
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ERT (estrogen replacement therapy) or HRT (hormone replacement therapy) includes:   1. Premarin(pregnant mare’s urine) 2. Prempro. 3. Femhrt.  
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Adverse effects of estrogen OCPs (oral contraceptive pills) and ERT (estrogen replacement therapy) include:   1. Thrombus formation which increases risk of MI(myocardial infarction)& CVA (cerebral vascular accident) especially in smokers and over age 35 2. Increases risk of breast malignancy.  
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Progestin only contraceptives do not increase the risk of   thrombus (clot) formation.  
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A medication prescribed to induce an abortion is   Mifeprex.  
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Mifeprex -class   induce an abortion  
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Oral medications prescribed after unprotected intercourse to prevent pregnancy include:   1. Preven (estrogen & progestin) 2. Plan B (progestin). commonly referred to as the "morning after pill"  
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magnesium ("mag") sulfate (MgSoO4) -class   prevent sizures associated with eclampsia(toxemia)  
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The second child of an Rh+ father and a Rh- mother can be afflicted en utero with a condition called   EF (erythroblastosis fetalis) AKA Rh incompatibility disease.  
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EF occurs when a   Rh- mothers immune system perceives a Rh+ fetus as foreign and attacks the fetal erythrocytes (RBCs /red blood cells).  
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RhoGAM -class   a medication prescribed to "prevent erythroblastosis fetalis(EF) AKA Rh incompatibility disease"  
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Medications contraindicated during breast feeding include:   1. ASA (aspirin). 2. Antitussive (cough suppressant) medications with ETOH (alcohol). 3. Antihistamines except non-drowsy Claritin or Alavert (loratadine)  
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PMS (premenstrual syndrome) is a group of symptoms that start 1 to 2 weeks   before menstruation (menses) and usually cease (stop) with the onset of menses (menstruation).  
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Signs and symptoms of PMS (premenstrual syndrome) include:   1. Dysmenorrhea (painful menses). 2. Breast tenderness. 3. Fluid retention (“bloating”). 4. Mood changes.  
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Medications used to "treat PMS" include:   1. Midol. 2. Pamprin. 3. Premsyn.  
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PMDD (prementrual dysphoric disorder) is a severe form of   PMS (premenstrual syndrome).  
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Signs and symptoms of PMDD (premenstrual dyphoric disorder) include:   1. Depression. 2. Anxiety. 3. Sleep disturbances.  
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Midol -class   treat PMS (premenstrual syndrome)  
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Pamprin -class   treat PMS (premenstrual syndrome)  
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Premysn -class   treat PMS (premenstrual syndrome)  
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The signs and symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) are severe enough to   interfere with work, social activities, and relationships.  
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Medications used to "treat PMDD" include:   1. Xanax (sedative). 2. Zoloft (anti-depressant). 3. YAZ (OCP, oral contraceptive pills) YAZ is also used to "treat chronic acne".  
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Xanax -class   1. treat PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder) 2. sedative  
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Zoloft -class   1. treat PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder) 2. anti-depressant  
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YAZ -class   1. treat PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder) 2. treat chronic acne 3. OCP (oral contraceptive pills)  
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