Dinoprostone
Information about Dinoprostone
Dinoprostone Uses
Dinoprostone is used for induction of labour.
How Dinoprostone works
Dinoprostone is similar to a natural substance (E2 prostaglandin) which is released in your body when labour starts. It works by opening the part of the birth canal (cervix) and causing the uterus to contract, to allow the baby through.
Common side effects of Dinoprostone
Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Fever, Uterine tachysystole, Uterine hyperstimulation
Available Medicine for Dinoprostone
CerviprimeZydus Healthcare Limited
₹2841 variant(s)
DinostNeon Laboratories Ltd
₹2451 variant(s)
PropessFerring Pharmaceuticals
₹28871 variant(s)
MedidinMedipol Pharmaceuticals India Pvt Ltd
₹2421 variant(s)
Expert advice for Dinoprostone
- Dinoprostone helps induce labor in women, who are ready to deliver a full term baby.
- It is only used in a hospital or clinic by your doctor.
- Your doctor may ask you to lie down for at least 30 minutes after receiving Dinoprostone to keep the medication in place.
- A second dose of medicine may be given if contractions are not strong enough.
- You may be monitored closely after administration to make sure that thecontractions do not become too strong and no distress comes to the baby.
- Inform your doctor if you have heart, kidney, lung or liver disease or if you have a history of asthma.