Dinoprostone is indicated for the medical induction of labour in pregnant women at or near term when there is a medical necessity for initiating contractions and ripening of the cervix.
Induction Of Labour:
Adults: Vaginal Gel: Inserted High Into Posterior Fornix (avoid Administration Into Cervical Canal), 1 Mg Vaginal Gel (unfavourable Primigravida 2 Mg), Followed After 6 Hr By 1-2 Mg Vaginal Gel If Required; Max Gel 3 Mg (unfavourable Primigravida 4 Mg).
Vaginal Pessary/tab:
Inserted High Into Posterior Fornix; 3 Mg Vaginal Tab/pessary, Followed After 6-8 Hr By 3 Mg Vaginal Tab/pessary If Labour Is Not Established; Max 6 Mg Vaginal Tab/pessary.
Vaginal Gel 2mg: Per ml: Dinoprostone 800 Mcg; 2.5 ml (2mg).
Vaginal Gel 1mg /3gm: Per 3gm: Dinoprostone 1mg;
Pregnancy
Consult with Doctor Or Caution Advised
Stability
Prostaglandin
Contra Indications
Active Cardiac Disease, Active Pulmonary Disease, Avoid Extra-amniotic Route In Cervicitis Or Vaginitis, Fetal Distress, Fetal Malpresentation, Grand Multiparas, History Of Caesarean Section, History Of Difficult Or Traumatic Delivery, History Of Major Uterine Surgery, Major Cephalopelvic Disproportion, Multiple Pregnancy, Placenta Praevia Or Unexplained Vaginal Bleeding During Pregnancy, Ruptured Membranes, Untreated Pelvic Infection, Avoid In Hepatic Or Renal Impairment
Precautions
Active Cardiac Disease, Active Pulmonary Disease, Avoid Extra-amniotic Route In Cervicitis Or Vaginitis, Fetal Distress, Fetal Malpresentation, Grand Multiparas, History Of Caesarean Section, History Of Difficult Or Traumatic Delivery, History Of Major Uterine Surgery, Major Cephalopelvic Disproportion, Multiple Pregnancy, Placenta Praevia Or Unexplained Vaginal Bleeding During Pregnancy, Ruptured Membranes, Untreated Pelvic Infection, Avoid In Hepatic Or Renal Impairment
Lactation
Consult with Doctor Or Caution Advised
Side Effects
Abruptio Placenta
Amniotic Fluid Embolism
Backache
Bronchospasm
Cardiac Arrest
Diarrhoea
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
Fetal Distress
Fever
Low Apgar Scores
Maternal Hypertension
Nausea
Pulmonary Embolism
Rapid Cervical Dilation
Severe Uterine Contractions
Stillbirth Or Neonatal Death
Uterine Hypercontractility With Or Without Fetal Bradycardia