Oxytocin (Oxytocin)

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Brand Name: Oxytocin

Generic Name: Oxytocin

Manufacturer/Agent: Win-medicare (india)

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Formulation: inj

Strength: 5 iu

Pack size: 10

Trade Price: KES 150.00

Retail Price: @ KES 20.00

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Class: Hypothalamic/pituitary Hormones (Endocrine system drugs)

Mechanism of Action:

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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.

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