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  • Oxytocin Injection BP 10 IU/ml
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    Active Ingredient
    Oxytocin 10 IU/ml

    Status in Israel
    RX

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    Ampoule

    10 X 1 ml X 10 IU/ml

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    Dosage

    See prescribing information for full details.


    Indications

    Induction of labor for medical reasons: Stimulation of labour in hypnotic uterine inertia; during ceasarian section following the delivery of the child; prevention and treatment of postpartum uterine atony and hemorrhage, may also be indicated in early stages of pregnancy as an adjunctive therapy for the management of incomplete, inevitable missed abortion.


    Contra-Indications

    Hypersensitivity. Any condition in which for fetal or maternal reasons, spontaneous labor is inadvisable and/or vaginal delivery is contraindicated.
    See prescribing information for full details.


    Special Precautions

    Administration should only be under hospital conditions and qualified medical supervision.
    See prescribing information for full details.


    Side Effects

    As there is a wide variation in uterine sensitivity, uterine spasm may be caused in some instances by what are normally considered to be low doses.


    Manufacturer
    Rotexmedica
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