OXYTOCIN
Oxytocin: It is a posterior pituitary hormone and it increases uterine motility. Oxytocin is a nonapeptide secreted by the posterior pituitary along with vasopressin (ADH). It increases the force and frequency of uterine contractions. It is also known as love hormone. what are the usage of oxytocin. Induction of labour: Labour needs to be induced in case of postmaturity or prematurely in toxaemia of pregnancy, diabetic mother, erythroblastosis, ruptured membranes or placental insufficiency. For this purpose oxytocin is given by slow i.v. infusion: 5 IU is diluted in 500 ml of glucose or saline solution (10 milli IU/ml)— infusion is started at a low rate and progressively accelerated according to response (0.2–2.0 ml/ min). Before starting infusion, confirm that: presentation is correct foetal lungs are adequately mature there is no cephalopelvic disproportion no placenta previa no foetal distress and no uterine scar (due to previous surgery). Uterine contractions are then closely ...