522.1680 Oxytocin injection.

Specifications: Each milliliter of oxytocin injection contains 20 U.S.P. units of oxytocin.

Conditions of use:

Cats

Amount: Administer 0.25 to 0.5 milliliter (5 to 10 U.S.P. units) Oxytocin injection intravenously, intramuscularly, or subcutaneously under aseptic conditions. The dosage may be repeated as conditions require.

Indications: Obstetrical. Oxytocin may be used as a uterine contractor to precipitate and accelerate normal parturition and postpartum evacuation of uterine debris. In surgery it may be used postoperatively following cesarean section to facilitate involution and resistance to the large inflow of blood.

Limitations: Do not use in dystocia due to abnormal presentation of fetus until correction is accomplished. For prepartum usage full relaxation of the cervix should be accomplished either naturally or by administration of estrogen prior to oxytocin therapy. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

Dogs

Amount: Administer 0.25 to 1.5 milliliter (5 to 30 U.S.P. units) Oxytocin injection intravenously, intramuscularly, or subcutaneously under aseptic conditions. The dosage may be repeated as conditions require.

Indications: Obstetrical. Oxytocin may be used as a uterine contractor to precipitate and accelerate normal parturition and postpartum evacuation of uterine debris. In surgery it may be used postoperatively following cesarean section to facilitate involution and resistance to the large inflow of blood.

Limitations: Do not use in dystocia due to abnormal presentation of fetus until correction is accomplished. For prepartum usage full relaxation of the cervix should be accomplished either naturally or by administration of estrogen prior to oxytocin therapy. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

Sheep (ewes)

Amount: Administer 1.5 to 2.5 milliliter (30 to 50 U.S.P. units) Oxytocin injection intravenously, intramuscularly, or subcutaneously under aseptic conditions. The dosage may be repeated as conditions require.

Indications: Obstetrical. Oxytocin may be used as a uterine contractor to precipitate and accelerate normal parturition and postpartum evacuation of uterine debris. In surgery it may be used postoperatively following cesarean section to facilitate involution and resistance to the large inflow of blood.

Limitations: Do not use in dystocia due to abnormal presentation of fetus until correction is accomplished. For prepartum usage full relaxation of the cervix should be accomplished either naturally or by administration of estrogen prior to oxytocin therapy. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

Swine (sows)

Amount: Administer 1.5 to 2.5 milliliter (30 to 50 U.S.P. units) Oxytocin injection intravenously, intramuscularly, or subcutaneously under aseptic conditions. The dosage may be repeated as conditions require.

Indications: Obstetrical. Oxytocin may be used as a uterine contractor to precipitate and accelerate normal parturition and postpartum evacuation of uterine debris. In surgery it may be used postoperatively following cesarean section to facilitate involution and resistance to the large inflow of blood.

Limitations: Do not use in dystocia due to abnormal presentation of fetus until correction is accomplished. For prepartum usage full relaxation of the cervix should be accomplished either naturally or by administration of estrogen prior to oxytocin therapy. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

Amount: 0.5 to 1.0 milliliter (10 to 20 U.S.P. units) Oxytocin injection. Intravenous administration is desirable. The dosage may be repeated as conditions require.

Indications: Milk letdown. Oxytocin will contract smooth muscle cells of the mammary gland for milk letdown if the udder is in proper physiological state.

Limitations: Do not use in dystocia due to abnormal presentation of fetus until correction is accomplished. For prepartum usage full relaxation of the cervix should be accomplished either naturally or by administration of estrogen prior to oxytocin therapy. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

Cattle (Cows)

Amount: Administer 5.0 milliliter (100 U.S.P. units) Oxytocin injection intravenously, intramuscularly, or subcutaneously under aseptic conditions. The dosage may be repeated as conditions require.

Indications: Obstetrical. Oxytocin may be used as a uterine contractor to precipitate and accelerate normal parturition and postpartum evacuation of uterine debris. In surgery it may be used postoperatively following cesarean section to facilitate involution and resistance to the large inflow of blood.

Limitations: Do not use in dystocia due to abnormal presentation of fetus until correction is accomplished. For prepartum usage full relaxation of the cervix should be accomplished either naturally or by administration of estrogen prior to oxytocin therapy. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

Amount: 0.25 to 1.0 milliliter (5 to 20 U.S.P. units) Oxytocin injection. Intravenous administration is desirable. The dosage may be repeated as conditions require.

Indications: Milk letdown. Oxytocin will contract smooth muscle cells of the mammary gland for milk letdown if the udder is in proper physiological state.

Limitations: Do not use in dystocia due to abnormal presentation of fetus until correction is accomplished. For prepartum usage full relaxation of the cervix should be accomplished either naturally or by administration of estrogen prior to oxytocin therapy. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

Horses

Amount: Administer 5.0 milliliter (100 U.S.P. units) Oxytocin injection intravenously, intramuscularly, or subcutaneously under aseptic conditions. The dosage may be repeated as conditions require.

Indications: Obstetrical. Oxytocin may be used as a uterine contractor to precipitate and accelerate normal parturition and postpartum evacuation of uterine debris. In surgery it may be used postoperatively following cesarean section to facilitate involution and resistance to the large inflow of blood.

Limitations: Do not use in dystocia due to abnormal presentation of fetus until correction is accomplished. For prepartum usage full relaxation of the cervix should be accomplished either naturally or by administration of estrogen prior to oxytocin therapy. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

NAS/NRC status: These conditions are NAS/NRC reviewed and deemed effective. Applications for these uses need not include effectiveness data as specified by 514.111 of this chapter, but may require bio-equivalency and safety information.