Oxytocin 10

Interchemie, Netherlands

Hormone for parenteral administration

Composition:

Contains per ml:

Oxytocin ................................................................................................ 10 IU.

Description:

Oxytocin is a nonapeptide protein hormone which is produced endogenously in the hypothalamus. Oxytocin promotes contractions of the smooth muscular tissue from the oestrogen sensitised uterus and lacteal gland.

Indications:

Labour weakness, promotion of involutio uteri, retentio secundinarum, uterus atonia, uterus haemorrhages and treatment of agalactia post partum.

Contra-indications:

Unopened cervix., wrong position of foetus or uterus, obstructive distocia, hypersensitivity to oxytocin.

Dosage:

For intramuscular or subcutaneous administration.

Mares and cows: .............................................  4 - 5 ml.

Sows: ..............................................................2 - 4 ml.

Ewes and goats: ............................................... 1 - 3 ml.

Withdrawal times:

- For meat : 1 day.

- For milk : 1 day.

Packaging:

Vial of 50 ml.

Side effects:

Only with overdoses: A short-lived vasodilatation and blood pressure lowering. Hyperstimulatio uteri through which the uterus contracts more often and longer. In a state of spasm of the uterus oxygen supply of the foetus can be put in danger. Water retention. Influencing foetal circulation.