Oxytocin 10 units / ml 20ml
DESCRIPTION
Oxytocin belongs to the pharmacotherapeutic group of uterine drugs. Oxytocin 10 IU is a hormonal drug, the active ingredient of which is oxytocin (a synthetic analogue of the polypeptide hormone of the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland). In appearance, the drug is a colorless transparent sterile liquid with a weak specific odor.
COMPOSITION
1 ml of the drug contains 10 IU (international units) of oxytocin as an active ingredient, as well as auxiliary components.
PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
Oxytocin improves tone and enhances the contractions of the smooth muscles of the uterus. It also causes a contraction of the myoepithelial cells surrounding the alveoli of the mammary gland (which facilitates the movement of milk into the large ducts and milk sinuses), has weak vasopressin-like, antidiuretic properties.
Oxytocin 10 IU is prescribed to females of agricultural and domestic animals with weak attempts during childbirth, retention of the placenta, uterine bleeding, atony, hypotension and inflammation of the uterus, mastitis, as well as reflex agalactia.
APPLICATION
The drug is administered subcutaneously or intramuscularly. If intramuscular administration does not give a result or an immediate effect is needed, then intravenous administration of oxytocin is used, which should be injected slowly and pre-diluted with saline. If necessary, in combination with novocaine, epidurals are administered. The drug is dosed in (ED).
Kind of animal Route of administration and dose (U)
Subcutaneously or intramuscularly Intravenously Epidurally
Mares and cows 30-60 20-40 5-30
Sows weighing up to 200kg thirty 20 10-15
Goats and sheep 10-15 8-10 -
Dogs 5-10 2-7 -
Cats 3 3 2
The use of Oxytocin 10 IU does not exclude the use of other drugs.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
The drug is contraindicated in pregnant animals, during obstetrics in cases of a large fetus, fetal deformities, in the wrong position and articulation.
SIDE EFFECTS
The peculiarities of the action of the drug during its first use and its withdrawal have not been established.
When using oxytocin in accordance with this instruction, side effects and complications, as a rule, do not occur.
Livestock products during and after application of the drug are used without restrictions.
OVERDOSE
Overdose symptoms: tachycardia, diarrhea, dermatitis, impaired coordination of movement.
SHELF LIFE AND STORAGE
The drugs should be stored in a dry, dark place out of the reach of children at a temperature of 4 В° C to 20 В° C. Shelf life is 2 years. It is forbidden to use Oxytocin after its expiration date.
PACKAGING
Oxytocin 10 UNITS is produced in the form of a sterile solution, packaged in 20 ml each in glass bottles, sealed with rubber stoppers, reinforced with aluminum caps.
Specifications
Bonus points
0
KolVUP
20
Manufacturer
Mosagrogen
Temperature regime
from 0 to +25
Teaser
used for females of agricultural and domestic animals: with weak labor, with retention of the placenta, with reflex agalactia, mastitis, uterine bleeding.