🐾 Oxytocin solution 10 IU, 20 ml

Pharmacological group – hormones and their antagonists.

Oxytocin is a synthetic polypeptide analogue of the hormone of the posterior pituitary lobe. It has a stimulating effect on the smooth muscles of the uterus, especially at the end of pregnancy, as well as during labor.
Oxytocin stimulates milk secretion by increasing prolactin production by the anterior pituitary lobe. Reduces myoepithelial cells around mammary gland alveoli, stimulates milk flow into large ducts or sinuses, contributing to increased milk secretion. It has practically no vasoconstrictor and antidiuretic effect (only in high doses), does not cause contraction of the bladder and intestinal muscles. The effect comes in 1-2 minutes after intramuscular and subcutaneous administration and lasts 20-30 minutes; after intravenous injection – in 0,5-1 minutes.
According to the classification GOST 12.1.007-76 the preparation belongs to substances of the 4th class of hazard – low-hazardous substances.

Indications

It is administered to bitches for treatment of false puppiness and suppression of lactation for clinical indications (for example, early weaning of puppies).

Active ingredient

Oxytocin

Composition

Oxytocin 1 ml contains oxytocin 5 IU or 10 IU (international units) as an active ingredient, and nipagin and water for injection as excipients.

How to take, the dosage

Oxytocin is administered to animals subcutaneously, intramuscularly, intravenously, if necessary in combination with novocaine epidurally in doses specified in the table.

When the drug is used in accordance with these instructions, adverse events and complications in farm animals, as a rule, are not observed.

Special Instructions

When working with the drug Oxytocin follow general rules of personal hygiene and safety precautions provided for when working with drugs. People with hypersensitivity to the drug components should avoid direct contact with the drug. Do not drink, smoke or eat during work with the drug. At the end of work you should wash your hands with warm water and soap. Vials of the drug must not be used for domestic purposes, they must be disposed of with household waste. In case of accidental contact of the drug with the skin or mucous membranes of the eyes, they must be rinsed with plenty of water. In case of allergic reactions or accidental ingestion of the drug should immediately contact a medical institution (have the instructions for use of the drug or a label).

No specifics of the drug at its first use and withdrawal.

Avoid violation of the recommended dosing regimen of the drug in order to avoid reducing its effectiveness.

Livestock products during the drug administration can be used without restrictions.

Contraindications

The drug is contraindicated in cases of a large fetus, its deformity, as well as in the wrong position.