Dinoprostone

Dinoprostone is the active substance in an oxytocyte medicine known commercially as Propress.

This medicine for vaginal use is indicated to induce labor, since it relaxes the smooth muscles of the uterus and also produces cervical dilation.

Indications of Dinoprostone

Induction of labor; maturation of the cervix.

Dinoprostone Price

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Side Effects of Dinoprostone

Headache; diarrhea; chills; nausea; vomiting.

Contraindications for Dinoprostone

Labor already started; when oxytocic drugs are being used previously; when strong and prolonged uterine contraction is inadequate; pelvic inflammatory disease (current or historical); hypersensitivity to the drug or any component of its formulation; placental malposition or unexplained vaginal bleeding during current pregnancy; patient already underwent a cesarean.