Oxytocin

Question 1

Oxytocin Class

Answer 1

Synthetic Hormone

Question 2

Oxytocin Description

Answer 2

Synthetic Oxytocin 5 IU per ml

Question 3

Oxytocin Presentation

Answer 3

5 IU in 1ml

Question 4

Oxytocin Administration

Answer 4

Intramuscular (IM)

Question 5

Oxytocin Indications

Answer 5

Control of Post-Partum Haemorrhage

Question 6

Oxytocin Contra-indications

Answer 6

Severe cardiac dysfunction

KSAR

Question 7

Oxytocin Dose

Answer 7

Adult and Paed:

5 international units IM

Question 8

Oxytocin Pharmacology

Answer 8

Causes rhythmic contraction of uterine smooth muscle, thereby constricting uterine blood vessels. It acts rapidly with a latency period of 2 to 4 minutes following IM injection. The Oxytocic response lasts for 30 to 60 minutes.

Question 9

Oxytocin Side Effects

Answer 9

Cardiac Arrhythmias
Headache
Nausea and Vomiting
Hypotension
Abdominal Pain
Dizziness

Question 10

Oxytocin Additional Info

Answer 10

Ensure that a second foetus is not in the uterus prior to administration.
Avoid rapid Intravenous injection (may transiently reduse blood pressure).
Store at 2-8°C, shelf life un-refrigerated: 3 months