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oxytocin
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Oxytocin GENERIC NAME | Oxytocin |
| Oxytocin BRAND NAME | Pitocin |
| Oxytocin CLASS | Hormone |
| Oxytocin MECHANISM OF ACTION | Increases uterine contractions |
| Oxytocin INDICATIONS | Postpartum hemorrhage after infant and placental delivery. |
| Oxytocin CONTRAINDICATIONS | Presence of 2nd fetus. Unfavorable fetal position, hypersensitivity. |
| Oxytocin ADVERSE REACTIONS | Hypotension, hypertension, tachycardia, arrhythmias, angina , anxiety, sz, N/V, uterine rupture, anaphylaxis. |
| Oxytocin NOTES ON ADMINISTRATION | Monitor vital signs and uterine tone closely. |
| Oxytocin INCOMPATABILITIES/DRUG INTERACTIONS | Other vasopressors might potentiate hypertension. |
| Oxytocin DOSE/ROUTE After delivery of placenta IM | 3-10 units. |
| Oxytocin DOSE/ROUTE After delivery of placenta IV | Mix 10-40 units in 1000ml of non hydrating dilutent. |
| Oxytocin ONSET OF ACTION | IM 3-5 minutes. IV immediate |
| Oxytocin PEAK EFFECTS | Variable |
| Oxytocin DURATION OF ACTION | IM 30-60 minutes, IV 20 minutes |
| Oxytocin AZ DRUG BOX SUPPLY RANGE | 10 units optional |