Oxytocin

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Hormonal agents. Functions of the drug:   stimulating effect on the smooth muscle tissue of the uterus, increasing the tone of the myometrium, increased contractile activity of the muscle layer of the uterus. The hormone oxytocin is produced in hypothalamus It is not contained in foods, and can not be ingested from outside. "Hormone of love and affection" - so called cure for their participation in the formation of intersexual relations. Often there is another name - "the hormone of happiness and loyalty."

Incumbent component of of medicament possesses the antidiuretic (reduces the mocheotdelenie), vazopressinopodobnym effects. Pituitary hormone oxytocin facilitates the passage of milk milk sinuses and large ducts. The rapid bolus may lead to reflex tachycardia   and temporary hypotension because of the relaxing effects of the drug on vascular smooth muscle. Injections of oxytocin take effect 1 minute after intravenous administration. Many were interested in the question: where you can buy without a prescription drug Oxytocin? The drug can be purchased at the pharmacy with the mandatory presentation of a prescription form with a doctor's recommendation or the seal of the doctor. Price depends on the drug oxytocin release form and an average of 70 rubles. Buy Oxytocin in the pharmacy can be in the form of a solution (ampoule form). Oxytocin pills no longer available.

Indications, contraindications:

When atony (lack of tone) of the uterus for labor induction Oxytocin is administered. Instructions for use recommends prescribers with insufficient involution of the uterus, with atonic hemorrhage When lohiometre. Oxytocin improves the prognosis of delivery. During childbirth the drug is administered intravenously for quick achieve the desired effect. Oxytocin during labor is used to stimulation, induction of labor. Oxytocin is administered after birth at a delay of postpartum uterine secretions caused by low uterine contractile activity or spasm of the lumen of the cervix. Oxytocin is administered during pregnancy in the late stages (41-43 weeks) when delivery is does not come naturally, and the fruit of suffering from hypoxia.

Contraindications:   narrow pelvis, lateral position of the fetus, mismatch indicators of the size the pelvis and the fetus. The drug is not prescribed in the presence of scarring in the uterus, with a history of cesarean section. The drug is contraindicated in renal disease, hypertension, compression of the fetus, uterine hypertonia, invasive carcinoma (oncology) of the cervix, the excessive stretching of the uterus, uterine sepsis , Menacing uterine rupture, of preterm childbirth, facial prelying the fetus. Oxytocin for abortion is not assigned because of the high risk of uterine bleeding . Separate application of drugs to commit an abortion at home is dangerous to life.

Side effects, overdose:

Bronchospasm , Violations of a rhythm of heart, subarachnoid bleeding, bradycardia, the delay fluid in the body, allergic answers, decrease in the level of fibrinogen in the fetus, increase in blood pressure. Reviews for medicines contain an indication of the possible development of Neonatal jaundice   the fetus. High doses of oxytocin can cause hypoxia fetal bradycardia , Uteroplacental hypoperfusion, fetal asphyxia, compression of the fetus, seizures, water intoxication , Hypercapnia and even the fetal death. With an overdose of prescribed forced diuresis Barbiturates, stabilize electrolyte balance administered hypertonic sodium chloride solution.

Mode of application:

The dosage of oxytocin is selected individually. The most common medication prescribed intramuscularly. To achieve a rapid effect of the drug is administered intravenously slowly. According to the testimony of gynecological medicament is administered intramuscularly or subcutaneously at a dose of 5-10 IU. When caesarean section preparation is administered directly in the muscles of the uterus in an amount of 5 IU. Intravenously and intramuscularly administered at a dose of 1-3 IU.

Special instructions:

Effects of oxytocin during childbirth minimal for the mother and fetus at the recommended doses of the drug by the attending doctor. The medicament can be applied only in a stationary treatment controlled the blood pressure, uterine tone , The general condition of the fetus and the mother.

Drug Interactions:

Description of the drug Oxytocin contains a reference to a negative interaction with the drug cyclopropane   and halothane (developing hypotension ). The risk of high blood pressure increases, while the treatment of MAO inhibitors. The medicinal the drug enhances the pressor Activity of sympathomimetic amines.