Drug action on the myometrium

T Kleyenstuber

Drug action on the myometrium

Authors

T Kleyenstuber University of the Witwatersrand https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5219-3869

Keywords:

uterine contraction, uterine relaxation, uterotonics, tocolytics

Abstract

The mechanisms responsible for uterine contraction have been extensively explored. A reasonable insight into these mechanisms is required to understand the pharmacology of drugs that induce and maintain uterine contraction (uterotonics) and relax the uterus (tocolytics). Both the uterotonic and tocolytic drugs are used extensively in current obstetric practice and the associated side effects are not uncommon. Some of our anaesthetic drugs also act on the myometrium.

Author Biography

T Kleyenstuber, University of the Witwatersrand

Department of Anaesthesia, School of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa

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Published

2023-11-24

Issue

FCA Refresher Course 2023

Section

FCA Refresher Course

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