DESCRIPTION ABOUT THE OXYTOCIN | OBSTETRIC DRUG

OXYTOCIN

CHEMICAL NAME: Pitocin, syntocinom

USE: Used to induced labour or strengthen labour contraction during childbirth and stimulate uterine.

ACTION: Uterine contraction and lactation, mammary gland stimulate.

DOSE: IV or IM-5-10 units (infusion)

INDICATION:

  • To induced or stimulate labour.
  • To reduce postpartum bleeding abortion.
  • Incomplete or Inavitable bleeding abortion

CONTRAINDICATION:

  • Uterine rupture
  • Invasive cervical carcinoma
  • Active herpes genitalia

SIDE EFFECTS:

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Loss of appetite
  • Stomach pain
  • Cramping

NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Patient maintain adequate fluid balanced with drug therapy.
  • Patient does not develop edema.
  • Patient and family state understanding of during therapy.
  • Check the vitals like temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration.