Oxytocin (Oxytocin)
Brand Name: Oxytocin
Generic Name: Oxytocin
Manufacturer/Agent: Pharmadrug
Formulation: inj
Strength: 1ml
Pack size: 1
Trade Price: KES 26.00
Retail Price: @ KES 35.00
Class: Hypothalamic/pituitary Hormones (Endocrine system drugs)
Mechanism of Action:
Synonym: Alpha-hypophamine
Molecular Formulae: C43H66N12O12S2 = 1007
Precautions: Severe toxaemia. uterine hypersensitivity.
Indications/Uses: Induction and augmentation of labour. post-partum bleeding. missed abortion.
Interactions: Prostaglandins.
Side Effects: Uterine spasm. water intoxication with high doses. foetal distress. uterine hypertonicity.