Drug TRADE NAME: Oxytocin

Dosage/ Route Available Forms: 10 units/ml in 1ml ampule vial or syrin!e in compatible "# solution$

Classification %&armacolo!ic 'lass: %osterior pituitary &ormone T&erpeutic 'lass: (terine)active a!ent

Indication )to in*uce or stimulate labor

Contraindication )&ypersensitive to *ru! +&en va!inal *elivery is a*vise* ) cep&alopelvic *isproportion is present )+&en *elivery re,uires conversion as in transverse lie

Side Effects CV: -ypertension increase* &eart rate systemic venous return car*iac output GI: Nausea vomitin! RESPIRA !R": Anoxia asp&yxia ! #ERS: .o+ A%/AR score at 0 mins$

Nursing Responsibilities 'ontinuously monitor contractions 1etal an* maternal &eart rate an* maternal bloo* pressure an* E'/$ Discontinue in1usion i1 uterine &yperactivity occurs$ Monitor patient extremely closely *urin! 1irst an* secon* sta!es o1 labor because o1 ris2 o1 cervical laceration uterine rupture an* maternal an* 1etal *eat&$ Assess 1lui* inta2e an* output$ 3atc& 1or si!ns an* symptoms o1 +ater intoxication$