Oxytocin Injection

"Oxytocin receptor concentration increases greatly during pregnancy in myometrium, reaching a maximum in early labor at term". Oxytocin Injection is specially formulated for initiation/improvement of uterine contraction (antepartum) to achieve vaginal delivery. The Oxytocin 5 I.U./ml injection is the caring support and the savior of life.
Benefits :

• To produce uterine contraction during the third stage of labor
• To control post partum bleeding & hemorrhage
• As adjunctive therapy in management of incomplete / inevitable abortion

Natural Contractility Promoter :

• Promotes contractions by increasing intracellular calcium ions
• Exerts pressor & antidiuretic effect
• Quick onset of action (Response occurs within 1-6 min.)

 
Also Useful For :

• Induction of labor in special patients with Rh problems, diabetes, pre-eclampsia
• When membranes are prematurely ruptured for stimulation or reinforcement of labor

 
Dosage :

• IM up to 10 I.U. Stat At the time of delivery of placenta
• IV 10-40 I.U. To be added to the drip