Oxytocin

Oxytocin

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Side Effects & Adverse Reactions

Oxytocin, when given for induction or stimulation of labor, must be administered only by intravenous infusion (drip method) and with adequate medical supervision in a hospital.

Legal Issues

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FDA Safety Alerts

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Manufacturer Warnings

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FDA Labeling Changes

There are currently no FDA labeling changes available for this drug.

Uses

IMPORTANT NOTICE
Oxytocin is indicated for the medical rather than the elective induction of labor. Available data and information are inadequate to define the benefits-to-risks considerations in the use of the drug product for elective induction. Elective induction of labor is defined as the initiation of labor for convenience in an individual with a term pregnancy who is free of medical indications.

Antepartum

Oxytocin is indicated for the initiation or improvement of uterine contractions, where this is desirable and considered suitable for reasons of fetal or maternal concern, in order to achieve early vaginal delivery. It is indicated for (1) induction of labor in patients with a medical indication for the initiation of labor, such as Rh problems, maternal diabetes, preeclampsia at or near term, when delivery is in the best interests of mother and fetus or when membranes are prematurely ruptured and delivery is indicated; (2) stimulation or reinforcement of labor, as in selected cases of uterine inertia; (3) as adjunctive therapy in the management of incomplete or inevitable abortion. In the first trimester, curettage is generally considered primary therapy. In second trimester abortion, oxytocin infusion will often be successful in emptying the uterus. Other means of therapy, however, may be required in such cases.

Postpartum

Oxytocin is indicated to produce uterine contractions during the third stage of labor and to control postpartum bleeding or hemorrhage.

History

There is currently no drug history available for this drug.

Other Information

Each mL of Oxytocin Injection sterile solution contains an oxytocic activity equivalent to 10 USP Posterior Pituitary Units, Chlorobutanol (a chloroform derivative), 0.5%, as a preservative, and acetic acid to adjust pH (3.0 to 5.0). Oxytocin is intended for IM or IV use. Oxytocin is a synthetic polypeptide; it occurs as a white powder and is soluble in water. It may be designated chemically as:

Oxytocin

Oxytocin

Oxytocin Manufacturers


  • Baxter Healthcare Corporation
    Oxytocin Injection [Baxter Healthcare Corporation]
  • Vettek
    Oxytocin Injection (Oxytocin) Solution [Vettek]
  • App Pharmaceuticals, Llc
    Oxytocin Injection, Solution [App Pharmaceuticals, Llc]
  • Cantrell Drug Company
    Oxytocin Injection, Solution [Cantrell Drug Company]
  • Cantrell Drug Company
    Oxytocin Injection, Solution [Cantrell Drug Company]
  • Cantrell Drug Company
    Oxytocin Injection, Solution [Cantrell Drug Company]
  • Cantrell Drug Company
    Oxytocin Injection, Solution [Cantrell Drug Company]
  • Cardinal Health
    Oxytocin Injection, Solution [Cardinal Health]
  • Cantrell Drug Company
    Oxytocin Injection, Solution [Cantrell Drug Company]
  • West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp.
    Oxytocin Injection [West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp.]
  • Cantrell Drug Company
    Oxytocin Injection, Solution [Cantrell Drug Company]
  • Cantrell Drug Company
    Oxytocin Injection, Solution [Cantrell Drug Company]
  • Bimeda Inc., Division Of Cross Vetpharm Group
    Oxytocin Injection, Solution [Bimeda Inc., Division Of Cross Vetpharm Group]
  • Cantrell Drug Company
    Oxytocin Injection, Solution [Cantrell Drug Company]
  • Cantrell Drug Company
    Oxytocin Injection, Solution [Cantrell Drug Company]
  • Cantrell Drug Company
    Oxytocin Injection, Solution [Cantrell Drug Company]
  • Cantrell Drug Company
    Oxytocin Injection, Solution [Cantrell Drug Company]
  • Jhp Pharmaceuticals, Llc
    Oxytocin Injection [Jhp Pharmaceuticals, Llc]
  • West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp
    Oxytocin Injection [West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp]
  • Mwi/vetone
    Oxytocin Injection [Mwi/vetone]
  • Bayer Healthcare Llc
    Oxytocin Injection [Bayer Healthcare Llc]
  • Cantrell Drug Company
    Oxytocin Injection, Solution [Cantrell Drug Company]
  • Fresenius Kabi Usa, Llc
    Oxytocin Injection, Solution [Fresenius Kabi Usa, Llc]

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