OB DRUG WORK SHEET

Brand Name Generic Name

Classification Dilution (if required) Route,Dose,OB only - Main OB Uses Main Side Effects Main Nursing Interventions for OB Patient Include labs, interactions. Oxytocin(Labor & Delivery)

Dilution Dilute 1 mL (10 units) in 1 L of compatible infusion fluid (0.9% NaCl, D5W, or LR). Concentration: 10 milliunits/mL.

Oxytocin (Postpartum)

Dilution For control of postpartum bleeding, dilute 14 mL (1040 units) in 1 L of compatible infusion fluid. Concentration: 1040 milliunits/mL.

HIGH ALERT MEDICATION Classification Pitocin Dose Begin infusion at milliunits/min (0.2 mL); increase in increments of 12 milliunits/min at 1530-min intervals until contractions simulate normal labor

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