In addition to lung maturation, betamethasone has what other benefit?
Dec intracranial hemorrhage.
What are the signs of toxicity of Magnesium?
Depressed deep tendon reflexes (contra indicated in myasthenia)
Drowsiness
Cardiac arrest
Respiratory depression
What are the signs of toxicity of Terbutaline/Ritodrine?
Sympathetic symptoms (anxiety, tachycardia etc.) Hyperglycemia (contraindicated in DM)
Terbutaline is NOT used to stop preterm labor.
What are the signs of toxicity of oxytocin?
Hyponatremia
Increased heart rate
Decreased blood pressure
Fluid Loss
Oxytocin is similar to ADH structurally.
OB Meds and uses:
https://www.medbullets.com/step2-3-drugs/21612/obstetric-medications