Specialties Ob/Gyn
Published Jul 29, 2004
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Energizer Bunny
1,973 Posts
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
20,964 Posts
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
288 Posts
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."