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 Formulary Chapter 7: Obstetrics, Gynaecology, and urinary-tract disorders - Full Chapter
07.01.03  Expand sub section  Myometrial relaxants
Atosiban
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Red Hospital

As a tocolytic to postpone premature labour

Reserved for women with exisiting cardiac problems where the use of nifedipine and magnesium sulfate is contraindicated.

 
Link  Cardiac disease in Pregnancy
   
Terbutaline (SC injection)
(obstetrics)
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Red Hospital

MHRA:Restricted use for tocolysis in premature labour

Unlicensed use

  • External cephalic version
  • Management of hyperstimulation with oxytocin
 
Link  Breech in Pregnancy and Labour
Link  Induction of Labour Guideline
   
 link Link    NICE CG55: Intrapartum care
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 Non Formulary Items
Ritodrine  (Yutopar®)

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Salbutamol
(obstetrics)

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Restricted Drug
Unlicensed Drug
Unlicensed
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SMC
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Cytotoxic Drug
 Cytotoxic Drug
CD
 Controlled Drug
High Cost Medicine
 High Cost Medicine
Cancer Drugs Fund
 Cancer Drugs Fund
NHSE
 NHS England
Homecare
 Homecare
CCG
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Traffic Light Status Information

Status Description

Blue

 For routine prescribing in primary and secondary care.   

Green

 Initiated (if clinically urgent) or advised (if non-urgent) by specialist in secondary care, prescribing can be continued in primary care.   

Amber

 Shared care  

Red Hospital

 Hospital only  

Double Red

 There should be no prescribing of these drugs  

Mixed

 The traffic light of the drug is dependant on the indication. Please see individual drug entry for details  

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