OBSintermediate
Which medication should be avoided in asthma according to the supplied slides?
Answer
Carboprost
Explanation
The slides advise avoiding carboprost in asthma, as well as hypertension and cardiopulmonary disease. This is a safety issue when escalating uterotonic therapy. **Key takeaway:** Match the drug to the patient’s contraindications.\n\n**Glossary:** **Carboprost**: a prostaglandin F2α analogue used as a uterotonic.
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