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Oxytocin/Pitocin/Syntocinon

Class

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Pituitary Hormone

Posterior

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Preeclampsia

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HA, HTN, Edema, abnormal weight gain, Visual disturbance, emesis, Proteinuria

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Oxytocin/Pitocin/Syntocinon

P-Dyn

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Stimulates uterine smooth muscle contractions
Significant uterine contractions=transient decreased perfusion
Stimulates mammary glands to increase lactation without increasing milk production

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Oxytocin/Pitocin/Syntocinon

Indications

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Postpartum hemorrhage after newborn/placental delivery

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Oxytocin/Pitocin/Syntocinon

A/S

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Hypotension/hypertension
Tachycardia
Dusrhythmia
Angina
Seizure
Uterine rupture
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Oxytocin/Pitocin/Syntocinon

Contraindications

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Allergy

Before baby/placenta delivered

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Oxytocin/Pitocin/Syntocinon

Dose

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3-10 units IM
or
10-40 units in 1000 mL
then
10-40 mU/min
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