Dinoprostone
Information about Dinoprostone
Dinoprostone uses
Dinoprostone is used for induction of labour.
How dinoprostone works
Dinoprostone is similar to a natural substance (E2 prostaglandin) which is released in your body when labour starts. It works by opening the part of the birth canal (cervix) and causing the uterus to contract, to allow the baby through.
Common side effects of dinoprostone
Diarrhea, Vomiting, Back pain, Fetal distress, Nausea, Fever, Uterine tachysystole, Headache, Abdominal pain, Hypotension (low blood pressure), Slow heart rate, Hypersensitivity, Disseminated intravascular coagulation, Blurred vision, Uterine rupture, Wheezing, Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats), Placental abruption, Fetal acidosis, Uterine hyperstimulation
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Expert advice for Dinoprostone
- Dinoprostone helps induce labor in women, who are ready to deliver a full term baby.
- It is only used in a hospital or clinic by your doctor.
- Your doctor may ask you to lie down for at least 30 minutes after receiving Dinoprostone to keep the medication in place.
- A second dose of medicine may be given if contractions are not strong enough.
- You may be monitored closely after administration to make sure that thecontractions do not become too strong and no distress comes to the baby.
- Inform your doctor if you have heart, kidney, lung or liver disease or if you have a history of asthma.
Frequently asked questions for Dinoprostone
Dinoprostone
Q. What is Dinoprostone?
Dinoprostone works similar to Prostaglandin E2, a substance produced naturally by the women’s body. It helps in initiating the labor in women who are ready to deliver a full-term baby. It works by softening and widening the cervix.
Q. How is it applied?
This medicine is not for self-application purpose. It is usually applied in hospital settings by a medical healthcare professional like a nurse or doctor. It is placed in the upper vagina. This medicine remains active for 6 hours.
Q. How many doses do I need?
The dose would depend on your response to the medicine. In some patients, a single dose of this medicine usually starts labor. Sometimes, a dose may be repeated if your doctor feels that the cervix is not completely ready for the labor. In a few cases, the dose may be repeated multiple times.