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The symptoms and outcomes of oxytocin overdose has been described on the Adverse Reaction. In addition, as a result of excessive uterine induction, it is been reported the occurrence of placental abruption and/or amniotic fluid embolism.
Treatment: If the signs or symptoms of overdosage occur during intravenous administration of oxytocin in progress, the infusion should be discontinued immediately and the mother had to be given oxygen as the first aid.
In case of water intoxication, it is necessary not to give fluids to the patient, increase the diuresis, improve the electrolyte imbalance, and control the convulsions that sometimes occurs with administration of diazepam.
