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Oxytocin
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Hormone
Pharmacology and Actions
A nature hormone that causes the uterus to contract inducing labor
Encouraging the delivery of the placenta
Controls postpartum bleeding
Indications
To control postpartum bleeding
Contraindications
Prior to delivery of the baby
Hypersensitivity
Precautions and Side Effects
Hypotension
Subarachnoid bleeding
Cardiac Dysrhythmias
N/V
Dosage (Adult)
3-10 units IM after delivery of the placenta
10-20 units in 1000ml of D5W/NS IV infusion titrate to severity of bleeding
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Oxytocin
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2010-06-11 01:31:28
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