Commonly used drugs in Obstetric and Gynaecological conditions (starting with
These are some common drugs used in Obstetric and Gynae conditions.
| Drugs | Purpose (Use) |
|---|---|
| Macrolides: Erythromycin and Azithromycin | Antimicrobial agent |
| Magnesium Hydroxide and magnesium trisilicate | Antacids |
| Malarone (Proguanil + atovaquone) | antimalarial drug |
| Mannitol | to reduce intracranial tension |
| Meclizine | Morning sickness |
| Marcaine (Bupivacaine) | obstetric analgesia |
| Mefenamic acid | dysmenorrhoea |
| Medroxyprogesterone acetate | parenteral contraceptive |
| Megestrol acetate | carcinoma endometrium |
| Meperidine (Pethidine) | opioid analgesic during labour |
| 6-Mercaptopurine | choriocarcinoma |
| Mesalamine | Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) |
| Methotrexate | abortion, choriocarcinoma |
| Methyldopa | hypertension |
| Methylergometrine | postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) |
| Metronidazole | trichomonas vaginitis |
| Miconazole | antifungal agent |
| Mifepristone | abortion, induction of labour in case of intrauterine death of fetus |
| Minipil | Contraceptive |
| Misoprostol | abortion, PPH |
| Morphine | as an analgesic in the terminal stage of cancer |
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