OXYTOCIN

Give by IV infusion at a rate of 10-20 milli units (20-40 drops)/min. IV infusion (drip method) is the only acceptable method of parenteral administration for the induction or stimulation of labour. Accurate con-trol of the rate of infusion flow is essential. An infusion pump or other device and frequent monitoring of strength, frequency, and duration of contractions, resting uterine tone, and fetal heart rate are necessary for the safe administration of oxytocin for the induction or stimulation of labour. Restitute by adding oxytocin 1 ml (10 units) to 1000 ml of 0.9% aqueous NaCI or RL, the solution contains 10 milliunits/ml (0.01 units/ml). Use a constant infusion pump to accurately control the rate of infusion. For incomplete or inevitable abortion: Add oxytocin 10 units with 500 ml of physiologic saline solution or 5% dextrose in physiologic saline solution. For postpartum uterine bleeding: Add 10-40 units (max, 40 units) to 1000 ml of a nonhydrating diluent.