Oxytocin is useful in inducing labor for animals with no or weak contractions. It enhances contractions of the uterus during fetal delivery. It is also useful in expelling residual placental material that may remain in the uterus. Safe for livestock such as cows, pigs and horses and can be used for a variety of obstetrical purposes. Oxytocin can induce labor, control uterine hemorrhage, enhance contractions, evacuate debris from the uterus and stimulate milk release from the mammary gland. The oxytocin injection comes in 100 mL vials.How it Works

This injectable preparation is versatile for use in a variety of obstetrical conditions, including:

• Controlling uterine hemorrhage
• Postoperative uterine contraction after C-section
• Postpartum uterine debris evacuation
• Accelerating normal parturition
• Precipitating labor

It also works to contract the smooth muscle cells of the animal's mammary gland, inducing milk let-down in pigs and cows. It can also prevent subsequent metritis development.

Special Precautions

• Do not administer to hypersensitive animals.
• This medication can cause drug interactions. Always speak with your veterinarian to be sure that other medications your animal is taking will not interact with oxytocin.
• Do not use if the fetus is too large to pass through the birth canal or if the fetus is in an abnormal position.
• Only use when the cervix has dilated.
• Do not use in animals with untreated low blood calcium or uncorrected low blood sugar levels.
• When used incorrectly, oxytocin can cause a uterine rupture or painful, excessive cramping of the uterus.
• Keep out of reach of animals and children.

Overdose Information

Immediately contact your closest emergency animal hospital or vet.

Side Effects

Oxytocin is considered effective and safe when used according to veterinarian directions. However, certain adverse reactions are possible.

Storage

Store in a dry and cool environment. 59°-86°F (15°-30°C)

Tips

This may prevent the subsequent development of metritis. Oxytocin helps to stimulate milk release after delivery.