Oxytocin Flashcards
1
Q
Oxytocin
Trade Name
A
Pitocin
2
Q
Oxytocin
Class
A
Hormone, Uterotonic
3
Q
Oxytocin
Action
A
Synthetic form of the hormone oxytocin secreted by the posterior pituitary gland that causes rhythmic contractions of uterine smooth muscle, thereby decreasing postpartum hemorrhage; stimulates mammary glands to increase milk let-down
4
Q
Oxytocin
Indications
A
Postpartum hemorrhage (more than 500 mL), to induce labor (in-hospital use only)
5
Q
Oxytocin
Contraindications
A
- Hypersensitivity
- Cesarean sections
- Tachysystole
6
Q
Oxytocin
Adult Dose
A
IVPB: 10–40 units added to 1,000 mL NS or D5W and titrated with pump to effect
IM: 10 units
7
Q
Oxytocin
Side Effect
A
- N/V
- Hypotension
- Dysrhythmias
- Anaphylaxis
8
Q
Oxytocin
Onset
A
Immediate (IV),
3–5 minutes (IM)
9
Q
Oxytocin
Duration
A
- 20 minutes after infusion is discontinued (IV)
- 30–60 minutes (IM)
