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OXYTOCIN DR DRUG STUDY

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OXYTOCIN DR DRUG STUDY

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GENERIC NAME: MECHANISM OF ACTION: SIDE EFFECTS/ADVERSE REACTION NURSING RESPONSIBILITY

Oxytocin stimulates uterine smooth muscle contraction by binding to  Uterine hyperstimulation  Monitor fetal heart rate and
Oxytocin oxytocin receptors, enhancing calcium influx. It also promotes  Nausea uterine contraction patterns
lactation by facilitating milk ejection.  Vomiting continuously during
 Water intoxication (with prolonged administration.
BRAND NAME: INDICATION: infusion)  Assess maternal vital signs and
fluid balance to prevent water
 Induction and augmentation of labor intoxication.
Pitocin  Management of postpartum hemorrhage  Stop infusion if uterine
hyperstimulation or fetal
distress occurs, and notify the
DRUG ILLUSTRATION: physician immediately.
 Educate the patient and family
on the purpose of oxytocin and
possible side effects.
 Ensure emergency equipment
is available in case of
complications

CLASSIFICATION CONTRAINDICATION:

 Fetal distress
Oxytocic Agent  Unfavorable fetal position (e.g., transverse lie)
 Significant cephalopelvic disproportion
 Hypersensitivity to oxytocin

DOSAGE/FREQUENCY/ROUTE:

10 ml IM
Pitocin (oxytocin) dosing, indications, interactions, adverse effects, and more. (n.d.). https://reference.medscape.com/drug/pitocin-oxytocin-343132

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