Composition:
Contains per ml:
Oxytocin ................................................................................................ 10 IU.
Description:
Oxytocin is a nonapeptide protein hormone which is produced endogenously in the hypothalamus.
Oxytocin promotes contractions of the smooth muscular tissue from the oestrogen sensitised uterus and lacteal gland.
Indications:
Labour weakness, promotion of involutio uteri, retentio secundinarum, uterus atonia, uterus haemorrhages and treatment of agalactia post partum.
Contra-indications:
Unopened cervix., wrong position of foetus or uterus, obstructive distocia, hypersensitivity to oxytocin.
Dosage:
For intramuscular or subcutaneous administration.
Mares and cows: ............................................. 4 - 5 ml.
Sows: ..............................................................2 - 4 ml.
Ewes and goats: ............................................... 1 - 3 ml.
Withdrawal times:
- For meat :
1 day.
- For milk :
1 day.
Side effects:
Only with overdoses:
A short-lived vasodilatation and blood pressure lowering.
Hyperstimulatio uteri through which the uterus contracts more often and longer.
In a state of spasm of the uterus oxygen supply of the foetus can be put in danger.
Water retention.
Influencing foetal circulation.
