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Oxytocin (Side effects (Coldness in extremities, Blood pressure changes,…
Oxytocin
Side effects
Coldness in extremities
Blood pressure changes
Chest pain
Water intoxification
Coma, convulsions
Uterine rupture
Postpartum hemorrhage
Contraindications
Cephalopelvic disproportion
Early pregnancy
Allergy to oxytocics
Coronary disease
Hypertension
Mechanism of action
To stimulate uterine contractions
Directly affect neuroreceptor sites for stimulation
Stimulate lacteal glands in the breast to contract
Indications
Prevention and treatment of uterine atony after delivery
Reduces hemorrhage
Storage conditions
Stored at controlled room temperature of 25 degrees Celsius
Refrigerator at 2 -8 degrees Celsius
Route of adminstration
IV
IM
Classification
Oxytocics