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DRUGS AFFECTING UTERINE MOTILITY
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ObjectivesAt the end of the lectures, students should be able to know and understand the:
1.Drugs used to induce & augment labor.
2.Drugs used to control post partum hemorrhage.
3.Drugs used to induce pathological abortion.
4.Drugs used to arrest premature labor.
5.The mechanism of action and adverse effects of
each drug.
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Drugs affecting uterine contractility
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OXYTOCIC AGENTS
• Oxytocin ( posterior pituitary hormone)
•Ergot alkaloids
• Ergotamine
• Ergonovine• Methyl ergometrine
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Oxytocic Agents ( cont.)
•Prostaglandines
• PGE2
• PGF2α
• Misoprostol•Miscellaneous
• Quinine
• Emetine
• Alcohol
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OXYTOCIN
(SyntocinonR)
Synthesis
• Is a posterior pituitary hormone
• Oxytocin secretion occurs by sensory stimulation from cervix ,vagina , and from suckling at breast.
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Pharmacokinetics of oxytocin
Destroyed in GIT
• Not effective orally
• Given IV or nasal spray ( in cases of impaired milk ejection)
• Not bound to plasma proteins
• Eliminated by liver & kidneys
• Half life = 5 minutes
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Pharmacodynamics of oxytocin
• Mechanism of action• Acts through GPCR activation of phospholipase C
production of IP3 mobilization of calcium from its stores (SR)
• Also, activates voltage sensitive calcium channels causing an increase in cytoplasmic calcium level that stimulates uterine contraction .
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Pharmacological actions of oxytocin
Uterus
• Small doses stimulates both the frequency and force of uterine contractility particularly of the fundus segment of the uterus.
• These contractions resemble the normal physiological contractions of uterus (contractions followed by relaxation)
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• Large doses causes sustained contractions• Immature uterus is resistant to oxytocin.
• Contract uterine smooth muscle only at term
• Sensitivity increases to 8 fold in last 9 weeks and 30 times in early labor.
• Clinically oxytocin is given only when uterine cervix is soft and dilated.
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Cont.
•Mammary glands• Stimulate myoepithelial cells surrounding mammary
alveoli produce milk production•Without oxytocin induced contraction lactation can not
occur.
•At high doses it has antidiuretic activity due to action on vasopressin receptors
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Therapeutic Uses of Oxytocin
1- Facilitation of labor at term (I.V. infusion )
2- Induction of labor for conditions requiring early vaginal delivery (I.V. infusion ) e.g. Placental insufficiency ( mild preeclampsia,
maternal diabetes) Post maturity Premature rupture membranes Uterine inertia
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Other Therapeutic Uses of Oxytocin
3- Post partum uterine hemorrhage after vaginal or cesarean delivery ( I.M.)
(ergometrine is the drug of choice)
4- Impaired milk ejection
One puff in each nostril 2-3 min before nursing
5- Incomplete abortion
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Adverse effects
Fetal
Distress, placental abruption , death
Maternal
Uterine rupture
Fluid retention, water intoxication
Hyponatremia, heart failure
Seizures
Death
(Bolus injection can produce hypotension, so used as infusion at a controlled rate)
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Contraindications
a) Hypersensitivityb) Prematurity
c) Abnormal fetal position d) Evidence of fetal distress e) Cephalopelvic disproportion
Precautions a) Multiple pregnancy b) Previous c- section c) Hypertension
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Ergot Alkaloids
•Natural
•Ergonovine •Semisynthetic
• Methyl ergonovine
•Synthetic• Methyl ergometrine
•
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Effects on the Uterus• Alkaloid derivatives induce TETANIC CONTRACTION
of uterus without relaxation in between(not like normal physiological contractions)
• It causes contractions of uterus as a whole i.e. fundus and cervix(tend to compress rather than to expel the fetus)
Difference between oxytocin & ergots??
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Ergot alkaloids( pharmacokinetics)
• Absorbed orally from GIT(tablets)
• Usually given I.M
• Extensively metabolized in liver.
• 90% of metabolites are excreted in bile
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Clinical uses
• Post partum hemorrhage
o Hastens involution of the uterus
Preparations
Syntometrine(ergometrine 0.5 mg
+ oxytocin 5.0 I.U), I.M.
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Side effects
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
Hypertension
Vasoconstriction of peripheral blood vessels ( toes & fingers)
Gangrene
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• Contraindications:
Induction of labor
1st and 2nd stage of labor
vascular disease
Severe hepatic and renal impairment
Severe hypertension
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Prostaglandins
• Dinoprostone ( synthetic PGE2)
• Given intravaginally as a gel or tablet• Given extra-amniotically as a solution
•1st metabolism in lung ( 95%)• Metabolized in local tissues
• Metabolites excreted in urine• Some absorption directly through cervix & lymphatics
into maternal circulation•Half-life 2.5- 5 min
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Effects of dinoprostone
Stimulation of G protein coupled PGE2 receptors
contraction of myometrium
Ripening of cervix due to direct effect on cervical
collagenase resulting in softening
Has natriuretic effect
Superior to oxytocin for women with pre-eclampsia , as no fluid retention
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Therapeutic uses of dinoprostone
Abortifacients
•Induction of labor
•Facilitate labor at term
•Used as vaginal suppositories alone or with oral misoprostol
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Adverse effects
•Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
•Incomplete abortion
•Increase blood loss
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Carboprost: 15 methyl PGF2α Analog
•Therapeutic uses
• Abortion• Induction of labor
• • To control PPH IMI
• •
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Adverse effects
•Vomiting, diarrhea
•Transient rise of temperature
•Bronchoconstriction
•Fetal toxicity uncommon
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Misoprostol ( synthetic PGE1)
•Given intravaginally as a gel or tablets
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• Contraindications of prostaglandins:
a) Mechanical obstruction of delivery
b) Fetal distress
c) Predisposition to uterine rupture
• Precautions:
a) Asthma
b) Multiple pregnancy
c) Glaucoma
d) Uterine rupture
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Difference B/w Oxytocin and Prostaglandins
Character Oxytocin Prostaglandins
Contraction Only at term Contraction through out pregnancy
Cervix Does not soften the cervix
soften the cervix
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Difference (cont’d)
Character Oxytocin Prostaglandins
Duration of action
Shorter Longer
Uses Induce and augment labor
post partum hemorrhage
Induce abortion in 2nd trimester of pregnancy.
Used as vaginal suppository for induction of labor
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Difference b/w Oxytocin and Ergometrine
Character Oxytocin Ergometrine
Contractions Resembles normal physiological contractions
Tetanic contraction ; doesn't resemble normal physiological contractions
Uses To induce &augment labor.
*Post partum hemorrhage
Only in postpartum hemorrhage
Onset and Duration
Rapid onset
Shorter duration of action
Moderate onset
Long duration of action
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TOCOLYTIC DRUGS
Drugs relax uterine muscles & inhibit uterine contractions
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Tocolytic Drugs
Uses
To arrest premature labor Treatment of dysmenorrhea
Delay delivery for 48 hrs , this time can be used to administer glucocorticoids
( Injection betamethasone) to mother for maturation of the fetal lung
To make it possible that baby is born where facility of neonatal ICU is available
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Classification of tocolytic drugs
•B2 selective stimulants
• )Ritodrine, salbutamol (
•Oxytocic Antagonist • Atosiban
• •Other dugs
•Used in treatment of dysmenorrhea COX inhibitors
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Ritodrine (β- adrenoceptor agonist)
• Mechanism of action
Bind to β-adrenoceptors , activate Adenylate cyclase , increase in the level of cAMP reducing intracellular calcium level.
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• Side effects:• Anxiety, Restlessness, Headache• Pulmonary edema• Flushing• Sweating • Tachycardia (high dose)• Hypotension• Hyperglycemia
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)Atosiban ( Oxytocic Antagonist
•Antagonizes the effects of oxytocin at its receptors
•Used as tocolytic in premature labor
•Given by IV infusion for 48 hrs
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COX inhibitors
• Inhibit The synthesis of prostaglandins that prevents or reduces uterine muscle contractions
NSAID,s e.g. Non-selective Cox inhibitors : Indomethacin
Aspirin
Ibuprofen
Selective COX2 inhibitors: celecoxib
Used clinically in treatment of dysmenorrhea
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Adverse effects
ulceration
• premature closure of ductus arterious.