What do you think about the use of Cytotec?

[CardioTrans]

I was just curious to see what others thought about the use of cytotec. When do you use it, how do you monitor the patients, are they started on it the night before an induction, if so, do you put them in L&D or on the floor, also, what are your experiences with it?

It kind of scares me, with all the hyperstimulation that it can cause, you cant just turn it off like you can Pit or take it out.

I know tons of questions to be answered, just curious.

Thanks

[Energizer Bunny]

Cytotec is a pill. Cervidil is impregnated on a thick tampon like string. They are both inserted lady partslly, both used to ripen the cervix, and both can cause hyperstimulation.

Thank you. They used Cervidil with me....that's why I asked.

[SmilingBluEyes]

I think patients have the right to know when a drug is being used off-label and WHY and how it may benefit them. I think it's unethical NOT to reveal this information to them....

[L&D_RN_OH]

I think patients have the right to know when a drug is being used off-label and WHY and how it may benefit them. I think it's unethical NOT to reveal this information to them....

I don't tell them it is an off label use, but I do tell them it is an ulcer medication that has been found to ripen the cervix, which I guess is telling them of it's off label use in a round about way. I guess I just meant I don't actually say "This is an off label use, and this drug is not meant for induction of labor."