Exerta Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Oxytocin

Indications/Uses

Induction & augmentation of labor, to control postpartum bleeding & uterine hypotonicity in 3rd stage of labor. Promotes lactation in cases of faulty milk ejection.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

IM/IV/SC Induction or enhancement of labor 5-10 IU IM or 5 IU IV slowly. Caesarian section 5 IU after delivery.

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Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Hypertonic contractions, cephalopelvic disproportion, excessive distention of the uterus as in multiple pregnancy, hydramnios.

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Special Precautions

Careful obstet monitoring under hospital setting.

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Adverse Reactions

Uterine rupture & soft tissue damage (high dose). Headache, nausea, vomiting, skin rashes, cardiac arrhythmias, pelvic hematoma, anaphylactic & other hypersensitivity reactions.

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Drug Interactions

May enhance vasopressor effects of sympathomimetics. May enhance hypotensive effect & reduce oxytocic effect w/ some inhalational anesth eg, cyclopropane or halothane. May potentiate the effects of each other w/ prostaglandins; should not be started 6 hr after vag prostaglandins use.

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Storage

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Description

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MIMS Class

Drugs Acting on the Uterus

ATC Classification

H01BB02 - oxytocin ; Belongs to the class of oxytocin and analogues. Used in posterior pituitary lobe hormone preparations.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Exerta soln for inj 10 IU/mL

Packing/Price

1 mL x 10 × 1's (P149.52/ampoule)

Exerta

oxytocin

Manufacturer:

Umedica Labs

Distributor:

Cathay Drug