EPISODE · Jul 4, 2022 · 0 MIN
Oxytocin
from Paramedic Drug Cards · host Michael Egan
Trade: Pitocin Class: Hormone MOA: Increases Uterine Contractions Indications: Postpartum hemorrhage after infant and placental delivery Contraindications: Presence of a second fetus, unfavorable fetal position. Side effects: Hypotension, Hypertension, tachycardia, arrhythmias, angina, seizures, N/V, uterine rupture, anaphylaxis. Dosing: IM: 3-10 units after delivery of placenta IV: 20-40 milliunits/min titrate to severity of bleeding.
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