What do you think about the use of Cytotec?

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Energizer Bunny

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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

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Specializes in Specializes in L/D, newborn, GYN, LTC, Dialysis.

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 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. :p 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."

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