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Oxytocin Flashcards

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Indications

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  • active management of third stage labour and prevention of PPH
  • management of uncontrolled PPH
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Contraindications

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  • allergy/ADR

* undelivered foetuses

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Precautions

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  • myocardial ischaemia

* hypotension when administered with analgesia

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Side effects

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  • N/V
  • headache
  • bradycardia
  • tachycardia
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Presentation

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• ampoule 10 units/1ml

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Dosages

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  • 10 units IM for mx third stage labour

* 10 units slow push IV over 3-5mins for mx PPH

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