Includes an ergot alkaloid that should not be given to patients that have pre-eclampsia, hypertension and some cardiac conditions
A prostaglandin, given IM at 15 minute intervals. Contraindicated for asthmatics as can cause bronchspasm
A prostaglandin that can be given PR, not used as often nowadays but still available if other options exhausted or not possible
An antifibrinolytic that is now used for all deliveries on labour ward with blood loss greater than 500mls
A prostaglandin, given IM at 15 minute intervals. Contraindicated for asthmatics as can cause bronchspasm
A prostaglandin that can be given PR, not used as often nowadays but still available if other options exhausted or not possible
Synthetic oxytocin that can be given IM, slow IV or IV infusion. Used in women where ergometrine contra-indicated
