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MED-Oxytocin
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Functional Class
Hormone
Mechanism of Action
Direct action on myofibrils, phasic contraction of uterine smooth muscle like normal delivery
Also promotes milk "letdown" in nursing mothers.
Effective in inducing labor and uterine contractions following delivery, thereby controlling postpartum hemorrhage.
Indications
Postpartum hemorrhage
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity
Prior to fetal delivery-administration prior to delivery can cause fetal hypoxia, asphyxia and dysrhythmias
Precautions
Can cause over stimulation of uterus resulting in uturine rubture thus vitals and uterine tone should be monitored
Side Effects
Hypotension
Anxiety
N/V
Dysrhythmias
HTN
Seizures
Dyspnea
Coma in mother
Intracranial bleeding
Interactions
Can cause hypertension when used with vasoconstrictors
Dose and Route
Bolus
: 3-10 Units OR
Infusion
: 10-20 units in 1000 mL NS via 60 gtts/mL set and titrate to effect
Author
amerelman
ID
32250
Card Set
MED-Oxytocin
Description
MED-Oxytocin
Updated
2010-09-01T18:29:01Z
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