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8 Cards in this Set
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Class
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Hormone
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Mechanism of Action
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stimulates contraction of uterine smooth muscle
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Onset / Duration
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Immediate / ~ 1 hour after IV administration
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Indications
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Postpartum bleeding after expulsion of the placenta
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Contraindications
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Any condition other than postpartum bleeding
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Precautions
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Absence of additional fetuses
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Side Effects
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Cardiac dysrhythmias, hypertension
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Dosage
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10-40 units
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