The term “oxytocin” usually refers to the drug contractions, which is a therapeutic drug for conditions such as weak contractions, and which is good for indications and harmful for contraindications when giving birth to a child.
The benefits outweigh the risks. The essence of “oxytocin” is a synthetic oxytocin analog, which has the effect of enhancing uterine contractions and promoting the delivery of the fetus. The injection is not necessary in normal labor. The drug is mainly used in cases of weak uterine contractions, postpartum hemorrhage, and oxytocin provocation test.
It is contraindicated in cases of narrow pelvis, obstruction of the birth canal, abnormal fetal position, placenta praevia, fetal distress, placenta previa, multiple pregnancy, severe gestational hypertension. The use of the drug for contraindications can cause death and other serious consequences, and is absolutely prohibited. Mothers of advanced maternal age need to be used with caution under strict supervision.
The use of the drug requires the comprehensive judgment of clinicians, and unauthorized use of the drug is absolutely prohibited.