IV infusion Labor induction or stimulation Initially 1-4 milliunit/min (2-8 drops/min), increase gradually at intervals not <20 min. In pregnancy closer to date, <10 milliunit/min (20 drops/min). Max speed: 20 milliunit/min (40 drops/min).
Caesarean section 5 IU after delivery.
Prevention of uterine bleeding after childbirth 5 IU by IV drops infusion w/ variety infusion rate for >5 min or 5-10 IU by IM inj after placental delivery. In women given oxytocin to stimulate labor, the infusion should be continued at a pace that improved during the 3rd stage of labor & for the next several hr.
Treatment of uterine bleeding after childbirth 5 IU by IV drops infusion w/ variety infusion rate for >5 min or 5-10 IU by IM inj.
More severe cases 5-20 IU of oxytocin in 500 mL of electrolyte soln.
Incomplete, unavoidable miscarriage or abortion failure 5 IU by IV drops infusion w/ variety infusion rate for >5 min or 5-10 IU by IM inj, if necessary, can be followed by IV infusion at a rate of 20-40 milliunits or faster.
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