Carbetocin, Oxytocic Drugs Causing Adverse Effects in Therapeutic Use
Conditions
Keywords
Carbetocin, C-section, Postpartum hemorrhage, Oxytocin
Brief summary
Obstetric hemorrhage is the most common cause of maternal mortality worldwide and its incidence is estimated to be approximately 24%. A series of studies has shown that the risk of serious postpartum hemorrhage decreases with correct and active management in the third stage of labor. And the routine use of uterotonic agents underlies effective management. It has been reported that the routine use of uterotonic agents (oxytocin, carbetocin, ergometrine, etc.) reduces the risk of postpartum bleeding by 40% on average. However, the uterotonic agent and dose protocol are still unclear. Oxytocin is the most preferred agent for postpartum hemorrhage prophylaxis after vaginal and cesarean delivery in cases without risk factors, as it has a rapid onset of effect, does not increase blood pressure, and does not cause a retained placenta. In cases where oxytocin cannot be used, other agents of choice are ergot derivatives and misoprostol. The use of carbetocin, a long-acting oxytocin analogue, is now recommended in the guidelines for risky vaginal deliveries and postpartum hemorrhage prophylaxis after C-section. Carbetocin also reduces the need for additional uterotonics. Although carbetocin has been approved for use by the ministry of health, it still has limited clinical use in Turkey. It is vital for the medical community to have more experience with using carbetocin, an agent cited in medical guidelines and is also available in our country, and to share their experiences on academic platforms. This study intends to investigate oxytocin and carbetocin, which are uterotonic agents used during C-section, in terms of haemodynamic changes they cause, their effects on the uterine tone and on bleeding as well as their side effects (flushing, headache, back pain, hypertension and tachycardia, nausea-vomiting, etc.), to determine if there are any differences between them and share our insights with the reader.
Detailed description
Obstetric hemorrhage is the most common cause of maternal mortality worldwide and its incidence is estimated to be approximately 24%. A series of studies has shown that the risk of serious postpartum hemorrhage decreases with correct and active management in the third stage of labor. And the routine use of uterotonic agents underlies effective management. It has been reported that the routine use of uterotonic agents (oxytocin, carbetocin, ergometrine, etc.) reduces the risk of postpartum bleeding by 40% on average. However, the uterotonic agent and dose protocol are still unclear. Oxytocin is the most preferred agent for postpartum hemorrhage prophylaxis after vaginal and cesarean delivery in cases without risk factors, as it has a rapid onset of effect, does not increase blood pressure, and does not cause a retained placenta. In cases where oxytocin cannot be used, other agents of choice are ergot derivatives and misoprostol. The use of carbetocin, a long-acting oxytocin analogue, is now recommended in the guidelines for risky vaginal deliveries and postpartum hemorrhage prophylaxis after C-section. Carbetocin also reduces the need for additional uterotonics. Although carbetocin has been approved for use by the ministry of health, it still has limited clinical use in Turkey. It is vital for the medical community to have more experience with using carbetocin, an agent cited in medical guidelines and is also available in our country, and to share their experiences on academic platforms. This study intends to investigate oxytocin and carbetocin, which are uterotonic agents used during C-section, in terms of haemodynamic changes they cause, their effects on the uterine tone and on bleeding as well as their side effects (flushing, headache, back pain, hypertension and tachycardia, nausea-vomiting, etc.), to determine if there are any differences between them and share our insights with the reader.
Interventions
PROCEDUREC-sections operations
Immediately after the delivery of the baby, uterotonic agents will be applied before the placenta is removed and by a manual check of the fundus of the uterus and the anterior wall, followed by an examination of the uterine tone by the surgeon
DRUGOxytocin
Oxytocin
DRUGCarbetocin
Carbetocin
Sponsors
Ege University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
CROSSOVER
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Intervention model description
This study intends to investigate oxytocin and carbetocin, which are uterotonic agents used during C-section, in terms of haemodynamic changes they cause, their effects on the uterine tone and on bleeding as well as their side effects (flushing, headache, back pain, hypertension and tachycardia, nausea-vomiting, etc.), to determine if there are any differences between them.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to 45 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* 18-45 years old * Pregnant women to have a C-section, * Subjects with no history of oxytocin allergy, At term, no multiple pregnancies, elective C-section
Exclusion criteria
Subjects refusing to take part, * Subjects with a history of oxytocin allergy, Subjects scheduled for an emergency C-section, Multiple pregnancies, Having been diagnosed with diabetes mellitus
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Effect of uterotonic agents on uterine tone | intraoperative | uterine tone (standardized as Very good, Good, Sufficient, Atony), |
| hemorrhage | haemoglobin levels before and after 6 hours. | haemoglobin concentration |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| in terms of haemodynamic changes uterotonic agents cause | intraoperative time, after 30 minute | Blood pressure (in mmHg),hypotansion |
| side effects of uterotonic agents | postoperative,24 hours after caesarean section | lushing, headache, back pain, hypertension and tachycardia, nausea-vomiting |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Contacts
Primary Contactasuman sargın
Backup Contactilkben günüşen
Outcome results
None listed