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POSTPARTUM HEMORRHAGE
Postpartum hemorrhage is defined as blood loss of ≥500 mL for vaginal delivery after completion of the 3rd stage of labor while for cesarean delivery, the cut-off is 1000 mL.
It may present as either early (primary) or late (secondary) postpartum hemorrhage.
Postpartum hemorrhage may produce hemodynamic instability during the 1st 24 hours after delivery.

Postpartum Hemorrhage Drug Information

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Indication: Obstet Induce parturition in cases of uterine inertia during 3rd stage of labour. Prophylactically & thera...

Indication: Antepartum: Induction of labour, augmentation of labour in selected cases of uterine interia. Postpartum: Caes...

Indication: Hemorrhagic diseases & abnormal bleeding. Allergic & inflammatory symptoms.

Indication: Abortion between 13th & 20th wk of gestation & in the following conditions related to 2nd trimester ab...

Indication: Haemorrhage or threatened haemorrhage associated w/ excessive fibrinolysis. Management of haemophiliacs underg...

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