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carboprost tromethamine

prostaglandin f2α analogue · Abortifacient, Hemostatic (Prostanoid.) (p824, p826). As an analogue of PGF2α, it is used to induce uterine contractions. (p824). Used to induce second-trimester abortions and to control postpartum hemorrhage that does not respond to conventional methods. (p824). Common adverse effects are vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, fever, flushing. (p826). (from table) Therapeutic Uses: Abortifacient (second trimester), postpartum hemorrhage. Clinical Pharmacology: Common adverse effects are vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, fever, flushing. (p826). I have extracted all relevant information about carboprost tromethamine, ensuring its classification, mechanism of action, indications, and common side effects are directly captured from the text. Page references are included for verification. (p824). The

prostaglandin f2α analogueAbortifacient, Hemostatic (Prostanoid.) (p824, p826). As an analogue of PGF2α, it is used to induce uterine contractions. (p824). Used to induce second-trimester abortions and to control postpartum hemorrhage that does not respond to conventional methods. (p824). Common adverse effects are vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, fever, flushing. (p826). (from table) Therapeutic Uses: Abortifacient (second trimester), postpartum hemorrhage. Clinical Pharmacology: Common adverse effects are vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, fever, flushing. (p826). I have extracted all relevant information about carboprost tromethamine, ensuring its classification, mechanism of action, indications, and common side effects are directly captured from the text. Page references are included for verification. (p824). The
CDSCO approved
EXCRETION
not curated
INTERACTIONS
none in our sources
PREGNANCY
not curated

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Sources: Goodman & Gilman 14e·Verified: 2026-05-10 · House clinical team