Protocin Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

Oxytocin is contraindicated in: Hypertonic uterine contractions, fetal distress at premature childbirth.
In conditions in order to ensure safety to the fetus or the mother where normal childbirth is not recommended and/or vaginal delivery is contraindicated due to things such as disproportion cephalopelvic, abnormal fetal position, placenta previa, placenta abruption, umbilical cord position or prolapse, the strain of excessive or impairment of the uterine wall as in a twin pregnancy, polyhydramnions, frequent childbirth, scarred uterus due to major surgery including classical caesarean section.
Labor induction: labor induction using oxytocin is indicated for medical reasons only not to ease childbirth. Oxytocin use must be under the supervision of the hospital and professional medical staff.
Breastfeeding mothers: Oxytocin may be found in small quantities in breast milk.
Oxytocin should not be used for long periods in patients with oxytocin resistance, uterine inertia, toxemia, or pre-eclampsia.
Oxytocin can induce labor. Women who are experiencing contractions should not drive or operate machinery.