Xytocin 5 IU/ml
Oxytocin
Category: Injection
Manufacturer: Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Allopathic
MFG. Licence No. Biological
193
MFG. Licence No. Non-Biological
108
Address
Zirabo, Savar, Dhaka Dewan Idris Road, Bara Rangamatia
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Uses of Xytocin:
- Induction of labour
Postpartum haemorrhage, Labour induction, Abortion, Facilitate lactation
Cephalopelvic disproportion; abnormal presentation of the foetus; hydraminios; multiparae; previous caesarian section or other uterine surgery; hyperactive or hypertonic uterus, uterine rupture; contraindicated vaginal delivery (invasive cervical cancer, active genital herpes, prolapse of the cord, cord presentation, total placenta previa or vasa previa); foetal distress where delivery is not imminent; severe pre-eclamptic toxaemia.
Drugs acting on the Uterus
Uterine motility depends on the formation of the contractile protein actomyosin under the influence of the Ca2+ dependent phosphorylating enzyme myosin light-chain kinase. Oxytocin promotes contractions by increasing the intracellular Ca2+, which in turn activates myosin's light chain kinase. Oxytocin has specific receptors in the muscle lining of the uterus and the receptor concentration increases greatly during pregnancy, reaching a maximum in early labor at term.
How to use
Oxytocin:
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Adult Dose:
Intravenous
Adult:
Postpartum Hemorrhage
10-40 units; not to exceed 40 units; to 1000 mL of nonhydrating IV solution and infuse at necessary rate to control uterine atony
Labor Induction
0.5-1 mUnit/min IV, titrate 1-2 mUnit/min q15-60min until contraction pattern reached that is similiar to normal labor (usually 6 mUnits/min); may decrease dose after desired frequency of contraction reached and labor has progressed to 5-6 cm dilation
Incomplete or Inevitable Abortion
10-20 mUnit/min IV; not to exceed 30 units/12 hr
Possible severe hypertension if given within 3-4 hr of vasoconstrictor in association with a caudal block anaesthesia. Cyclopropane anaesthesia may increase risk of hypotension and maternal sinus bradycardia with abnormal AV rhythms. Dinoprostone and misoprostol may increase uterotonic effect of oxytocin, thus oxytocin should not be used within 6 hr after admin of vaginal prostaglandins. Concurrent use may increase the vasopressor effect of sympathomimetics.
Potentially Fatal: Concomitant use with prostaglandins increases risk of uterine rupture and cervical lacerations.
Cephalopelvic disproportion; abnormal presentation of the foetus; hydraminios; multiparae; previous caesarian section or other uterine surgery; hyperactive or hypertonic uterus, uterine rupture; contraindicated vaginal delivery (invasive cervical cancer, active genital herpes, prolapse of the cord, cord presentation, total placenta previa or vasa previa); foetal distress where delivery is not imminent; severe pre-eclamptic toxaemia.
Common
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Uterine contractions
- Nausea
Foetus or neonate: Jaundice; arrhythmias, bradycardia; brain, CNS damage; seizure; retinal haemorrhage; low Apgar score.
Mother: transient hypotension, reflex tachycardia; nasal irritation, rhinorrhoea, lachrymation (following nasal admin); uterine bleeding, violent contractions, hypertonicity; spasm; nausea, vomiting.
Potentially Fatal: Maternal water intoxication (especially with slow infusion over 24 hr); prolonged uterine contractions causing foetal hypoxia and death; rupture of gravid uterus; afibrinogenaemia; subarachnoid haemorrhage
Pregnancy category C. It is not known whether Oxytocin is excreted in human milk
Precaution:
CV disorders; >35 yr; lactation. Monitor foetal and maternal heart rate, maternal BP and uterine motility. Monitor fluid intake and output during treatment. Discontinute immediately if the uterus is hypertonic or hyperactive or if there is foetal distress. Use of nasal spray may produce maternal dependence on its effects. IM admin not regularly used due to unpredictable effects of oxytocin. Not to be used for prolonged periods in resistant uterine inertia, severe pre-eclampsia, or severe CV disorders. Risk of water intoxication when used at high doses for prolonged periods.
Lactation: May be distributed milk; commencement of nursing should be delayed for at least 1 day when discontinued; use caution
Excess oxytocin may cause violent uterine contractions leading to fetal bradycardia and arrhythmias, extensive laceration of the soft tissues, uterine rupture and perhaps fetal or maternal death. Treatment consists of immediate discontinuation of the infusion and induction of tocolysis.
Store in between 2 to 8°C, in dark & frost free place. Keep out of the reach of children.
Drugs acting on the Uterus
Uterine stimulant, vasopressive, & antidiuretic effects; activates G-protein-coupled receptors that trigger increases in intracellular calcium levels in uterine myofibrils, which results in uterine contractions; increases local prostaglandin production, which further stimulates uterine contraction.
Pregnancy category C. It is not known whether Oxytocin is excreted in human milk
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