Name three different types of drugs that are used during labor. Illustrate your answer with examples.
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Three basic kinds of drugs that are used during labor are analgesia, anesthesia, and oxytocin/Pitocin. Analgesics are used to relieve pain. Tranquilizers, barbiturates, and narcotics can all be used to relieve pain. Anesthesia is used in late first-stage labor and during delivery to block sensation in an area of the body or to block consciousness. An epidural block is a regional anesthetic commonly used in childbirth.
Oxytocin is a hormone that is used to promote uterine contractions; Pitocin is the most widely used oxytocin.
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