Oxytocin dosing
Miscellaneous · 10 units/mL · IV Push / Infusion
Calculated, not generatedWeight-based dose
| Dose | Per kg | For 70 kg |
|---|---|---|
| low | 0.04 units/kg | 2.8 units |
| standard | 0.06 units/kg | 4.2 units |
| high | 0.14 units/kg | 9.8 units |
Post-delivery: 3-10 units IV slowly (rapid push causes hypotension). Infusion: 10-40 units in 1 L crystalloid. Avoid bolus in cardiac patients.
Renal & hepatic adjustment
No drug-specific organ adjustment in our database — use clinical judgment and verify against the label.
Evidence A · WHO PPH guidelines; OB anesthesia society recommendations
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Vigil computes Oxytocin for your patient's actual weight — and adjusts for renal or hepatic impairment automatically, with the cited rationale. The number is calculated from a verified database, never guessed.
Decision support for licensed clinicians — not a substitute for clinical judgment. Always verify against the package insert and the patient in front of you.