Emergency Drugs · Uterotonic
Oxytocin
Dose
PPH: 5 IU slow IV then 40 IU in 500 mL over 4 h. Active third stage: 10 IU IM.
Use
Prevention and treatment of postpartum haemorrhage; labour augmentation.
Monitoring
Uterine tone, blood loss, BP, fluid balance (hyponatraemia with high volumes).
Side effects
- • Hypotension with rapid bolus
- • Water intoxication/hyponatraemia
- • Nausea
- • Tachycardia
Related in WardRound
Always confirm dose against your local formulary / BNF before prescribing.
