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Oxytocin Injection is a medication used primarily to induce or augment labor in pregnant women, control postpartum bleeding, and assist in the delivery of the placenta. It is a synthetic form of the naturally occurring hormone oxytocin.
Oxytocin belongs to the class of uterotonic agents. It works by stimulating uterine muscle contractions, thereby facilitating labor and reducing bleeding after childbirth.
The injection is typically administered intravenously or intramuscularly in a hospital or clinical setting under medical supervision. Dosage depends on the indication, patient condition, and response, and is determined by a healthcare professional.
Common side effects may include nausea, vomiting, headache, rapid heart rate, or excessive uterine contractions. Contraindications include abnormal fetal position, cephalopelvic disproportion, or active genital herpes infection.
Oxytocin Injection should be used with caution, and under close monitoring to avoid complications such as uterine rupture or fetal distress.
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