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.
Information
Composition:
Contains per ml:
Oxytocin (synthetic) …………………………………………………………………………………. 20 IU.
Solvents ad …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 1 ml.
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.
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.
Packing:
Vial of 50 and 100 ml.
Usage
Dosage:
For intramuscular or subcutaneous administration:
Mares and cows : 2 – 2.5 ml.
Sows : 1 – 2 ml.
Ewes and goats : 0.5 – 1.5 ml.
Withdrawal times:
– For meat : 1 day.
– For milk : 1 day