• If continued inadequate uterine tone after increasing IV oxytocin rate, administer second line uterotonic (methylergonovine or carboprost) and tranexamic acid 1 gram IV over 10 minutes. (drugtopics.com)
  • Carboprost (Hemabate) is a synthetic prostaglandin used to treat postpartum hemorrhage by inducing uterine contractions. (picmonic.com)
  • Risk for status asthmaticus based on receipt of carboprost and IV labetalol was analyzed. (nih.gov)
  • Carboprost should be used with caution in patients with a history of high blood pressure. (picmonic.com)