Oxytocin
Solution for subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous, epidural administration
Specification
Oxytocin is a synthetic analogue of polypeptide hormone secreted
by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland. Oxytocin causes
contraction of the uterine smooth muscle and myoepithelium of the
mammary cells.
Indications
• obstetric aid and stimulation of complicated delivery;
• uterine bleeding, retention of placenta, atony, hypotonia and metritis;
• mastitis and agalactia.
Composition
1 ml contains 10 IU of oxytocin.
Dosage
The drug is administered by subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous, epidural injection:
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Animal species |
Route of administration and dose (IU) |
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|
Intramuscular or subcutaneous |
Intravenous |
Epidural |
|
|
Mares and cows |
30-60 |
20-40 |
15-30 |
|
Sows weighing up to 200 kg |
30 |
20 |
10-15 |
|
Sheep and goats |
10-15 |
8-10 |
- |
|
Dogs |
5-10 |
2-7 |
- |
|
Cats |
3 |
3 |
2 |