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Classification |
Hormone Uterotonic |
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Mechanism of action |
Naturally occurring hormone which causes uterine contractions to induce labor, encourages placental delivery, and controls postpartum hemorrhage |
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Indications |
Delivery Severe post-partum hemorrhage |
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Contraindications |
None |
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Dose |
After delivery - 10u (1ml) after every delivery IM Postpartum after 10u - 30u/1000ml IV, 250ml/hr, 21gtts |
