![]() ![]() Restricting fluid intake may be warranted.Risk of severe water intoxication on prolonged administration due to its antidiuretic effect.Intravenous preparations should be administered by trained personnel.If uterine hyperactivity occurs, discontinue immediately.See "What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Oxytocin?".Not indicated for elective labor induction.Hyperstimulation of the uterus, with strong (hypertonic) and/or prolonged (tetanic) contractions, or a resting uterine tone of 15-20 mm H2O between contractions may occur, possibly resulting in uterine rupture, cervical and vaginal lacerations, postpartum hemorrhage, abruptio placentae, impaired uterine blood flow, amniotic fluid embolism, & fetal trauma including intracranial hemorrhage.Fetal distress, polyhydramnios, partial placenta previa, prematurity, borderline cephalopelvic disproportion, previous major surgery of cervix or uterus (including C-section), over-distension of the uterus, grand multiparity, invasive cervical carcinoma, history of uterine sepsis, or traumatic delivery.Contraindicated vaginal delivery, e.g., invasive cervical carcinoma, active herpes genitalis, total placenta previa, vasa previa, and cord presentation or prolapse of cord.Where adequate uterine activity fails to achieve satisfactory progress.Fetal distress where delivery is not imminent.Obstetric emergencies that favor surgery.Unfavorable fetal positions or presentations, e.g., transverse lies, which are undeliverable without conversion before delivery.Significant cephalopelvic disproportion.In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately. Do not take Pitocin if you are allergic to oxytocin or any ingredients contained in this drug Because the available data are inadequate to evaluate the benefits-to-risks considerations, oxytocin is not indicated for elective induction of labor. ![]()
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