| Package | us.nlm.vsac |
| Type | ValueSet |
| Id | 2.16.840.1.113762.1.4.1221.178 |
| FHIR Version | R4 |
| Source | http://fhir.org/packages/us.nlm.vsac/https://vsac.nlm.nih.gov/valueset/2.16.840.1.113762.1.4.1221.178/expansion |
| URL | http://cts.nlm.nih.gov/fhir/ValueSet/2.16.840.1.113762.1.4.1221.178 |
| Version | 20240423 |
| Status | active |
| Date | 2024-04-23T01:01:49-04:00 |
| Name | Misoprostol |
| Title | Misoprostol |
| Realm | us |
| Authority | hl7 |
| Description | This value set acknowledges the primary uses of misoprostol but does not make any statements on the ethics or legality surrounding medication abortion.
The inclusion of RxNorm codes promotes accurate identification of misoprostol use in both contexts. |
| Purpose | (Clinical Focus: This value set focuses on misoprostol, a medication used in two primary contexts:
Medication Abortion: As part of a two-drug regimen to terminate a pregnancy (in conjunction with mifepristone).
Cervical Ripening: Softening and dilating the cervix to prepare for childbirth, miscarriage management, or certain gynecological procedures.
It includes the relevant RxNorm codes for misoprostol and acknowledges its use in both medication abortion and cervical ripening.),(Data Element Scope: This data element captures the administration of misoprostol, specifying the intended purpose based on the clinical context. It differentiates between use in medication abortion regimens and use for cervical ripening procedures.),(Inclusion Criteria: RxNorm codes for misoprostol (relevant to both medication abortion and cervical ripening)
Misoprostol tablets or other relevant dosage forms),(Exclusion Criteria: Other potential uses of misoprostol beyond medication abortion and cervical ripening) |
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