Blood pressure changes when uterine stimulants are used after normal delivery.
Use of an automatic sphygmomanometer showed that intravenous ergometrine given immediately after delivery caused significant elevation of diastolic blood pressure in all 10 normotensive women studied. Blood pressure was also raised in some patients following the use of intramuscular oxytocin and ergometrine (Syntometrine). Uterine stimulants for use after delivery must be chosen with care.
D001794:Blood Pressure / Q000187:drug effects*; D004338:Drug Combinations; D004874:Ergonovine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007273:Injections, Intramuscular; D007275:Injections, Intravenous; D007749:Labor Stage, Third / Q000187:drug effects*; D007743:Labor, Obstetric / Q000187:drug effects*; D010121:Oxytocin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011247:Pregnancy
D004338:Drug Combinations; D010121:Oxytocin; D004874:Ergonovine