[The use of carboprost tromethamole for prevention and treatment of postpartal haemorrhage]

Akush Ginekol (Sofiia). 2011;50(2):6-10.
[Article in Bulgarian]

Abstract

All around the world as well as in Bulgaria postpartal haemorrhage is a main reason of maternal death. The treatment of postpartal haemorrhage of which approximately 70% is caused by hypotony of the uterus is still a challenge for physician-obstetrician. In the following study we have used prostaglandin-Carboprost tromethamole (Prostin 15M) for treatment of this important obstetric pathology. One year investigation which includes 82 patients with hypotony during vaginal delivery or cesarian section. Results showed that the use of Carboprost tromethamole (Prostin 15M) in treatment of hypotony leads to fast and extended contraction of the uterus as well as significantly decreases blood loss and the necessity of haemotrasfusion.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Bulgaria
  • Carboprost / therapeutic use*
  • Cesarean Section / adverse effects
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Oxytocin / therapeutic use
  • Postpartum Hemorrhage / drug therapy*
  • Postpartum Hemorrhage / pathology
  • Postpartum Hemorrhage / prevention & control
  • Pregnancy
  • Uterus / drug effects*
  • Uterus / pathology

Substances

  • Oxytocin
  • Carboprost