Oxytocin for animals: instructions for use for cows, doses and analogues

"Oxytocin" is a veterinary drug for the treatment of animals, which is used according to the instructions for use (exclusively for cows). The drug treats gynecological diseases. The drug is used to stimulate labor activity, with mastitis, to increase the amount and improve the discharge of milk. Cows are given injections at a strictly prescribed dosage.

Description of the veterinary preparation

"Oxytocin" is a veterinary drug used in veterinary medicine. It is used for preventive purposes and treatment of gynecological problems in cows. It is a clear, colorless or yellowish solution.Packaged in ampoules or glass bottles, closed with rubber stoppers and aluminum twists. Common packaging: 1, 5, 10-100 milliliters.

The active substance is oxytocin. 1 milliliter of the veterinary preparation contains 5 units (IU) or 10 units (IU) of the active ingredient. Excipients: nipagin, water for injections. Veterinary preparation is completely ready for use. The medicine is used, as a rule, once, at the time of weak labor activity. After the injection, animal meat or milk can be consumed without restrictions.

Properties and pharmacodynamics

"Oxytocin" refers to hormonal veterinary drugs. Its active ingredient is a synthetic analogue of a hormone called oxytocin. This substance enhances the contraction of the muscles of the uterus, affects the tone of the myometrium.

The medicine is applied at the end of the pregnancy of cows, usually during childbirth.

Vet preparation is also used to enhance milk production. After all, oxytocin causes a contraction of the secretory cells that surround the alveoli of the mammary glands. The drug stimulates the flow of milk into large ducts and milk sinuses.

The drug begins to act 1-3 minutes after administration. The therapeutic effect lasts 22-33 minutes. The veterinary preparation is administered subcutaneously, intramuscularly or intravenously. The drug has very weak antidiuretic and vasoconstrictor properties. "Oxytocin" does not affect the muscles of the intestines and bladder, does not increase urination or fecal excretion. The drug relaxes the smooth muscles of the vessels, which causes short-term arterial hypotension and reflex tachycardia (increased heart rate). The drug is classified as a low-hazard substance of the fourth class. Oxytocin is metabolized by the liver and excreted by the kidneys.

Purpose, indications for use

Oxytocin injections prescribed:

• to stimulate labor activity;
• for unexpected uterine bleeding;
• in case of delayed release of afterbirth;
• with atony and hypotension;
• with inflammatory processes in the uterus;
• for diseases of the udder (mastitis);
• with reflex agalactia.e

Instructions for use for cattle

Oxytocin injections are given to cows only for medicinal purposes. The drug is administered to animals once in a prescribed dose. The drug can be injected before the onset of childbirth, at the time of the birth process and after calving. Methods of administration: subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous or epidural (in combination with novocaine).

Doses:

• subcutaneously or intramuscularly - 30-60 IU or 3-6 ml;
• IV - 20-40 units or 2-4 ml;
• epidural - 15-30 units or 1.5-3 ml.

The dosage of the veterinary drug depends on the weight of the cow. If the animal weighs 350 kg, then the minimum dose is administered, for example, intramuscularly - 3 ml of the drug. If the weight of the cow is 400-500 kg, then the dosage is increased to 6 ml. The injection is given once.

When administered intravenously, "Oxytocin" is preliminarily diluted with saline. Most often, intramuscular injections are given. In combination with glucose, the effect is achieved faster, however, the dose should be reduced by 30 percent.

Contraindications and side effects

"Oxytocin" is used only at the time of labor activity. The drug is contraindicated in pregnant cows, as it can lead to stimulation of the walls of the uterus and abortion. It is forbidden to inject "Oxytocin" if the fetus is too large, has deformities or is located incorrectly (not forward with its feet).

If you use the veterinary drug strictly according to the instructions, then side effects and unforeseen complications are not observed.

In rare cases, cows have tachycardia, arterial hypotension. An overdose of this medicine can cause very strong labor activity. If the dose of the drug is increased several times, then severe bleeding is possible, heart problems in the cow and fetus. In very rare cases, an overdose can cause the death of an unborn calf.

Terms of sale and storage

"Oxytocin" is sold in almost all veterinary pharmacies. Veterinary medicine for animals can be bought without a prescription. The drug is used if the cow's contractions have stopped during childbirth.The veterinary preparation is recommended to be used for 2 years from the date of manufacture. It is advisable to store the medicine in a cool, dry place at a temperature of 1-10 degrees Celsius (you can in the refrigerator). After opening the ampoule or bottle, the unused remains of Oxytocin must be poured out.

It is forbidden to use the medicine after the expiration date. Empty bottles from under "Oxytocin" cannot be used in everyday life. Glass containers can be disposed of with waste.

Analogues

A drug such as "Hypophysin" has a similar effect. This drug stimulates labor pains in case of uterine hypotension. The drug is used to improve the discharge of the placenta. It is a clear solution for injection, ready to use. The active substance in Hypophysin is carbetocin. It is a synthetic derivative of the hormone oxytocin.

Uteroton can be used to stimulate labor and in case of retained placenta. This is a non-hormonal remedy. "Uteroton" activates the action of natural oxytocin. The veterinary preparation is used once at the time of weak labor activity. It is a clear solution for injection based on propranolol hydrochloride. Enter intramuscularly or intravenously (at the time of delivery).

To strengthen the efforts during difficult births in cows, you can use "Broestrofan". This is a hormonal veterinary drug based on cloprostenol. The drug is prescribed for the retention of the placenta, to accelerate the involution of the uterus. Sold in 2 ml ampoules. This drug is administered intramuscularly or subcutaneously. A dosage of 2 milliliters is calculated for a cow weighing 405 kilograms. The veterinary drug must not be administered in the early months of pregnancy (miscarriage is possible).

Personal precautions

When working with "Oxytocin" it is recommended to follow sanitary rules.Animals should be injected with clean hands. The injection site should preferably be disinfected with alcohol. After the injection, hands should be washed with water. It is forbidden to use the drug for animals to people. Oxytocin should not be taken orally.

If a person is poisoned with this drug, induce vomiting and consult a doctor. If "Oxytocin" gets on the skin or in the eyes, rinse the contaminated area with plenty of water. People with allergies to the components of the drug are prohibited from working with this drug.

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