Oxytocin Richter Contraindications

Oxytocin injection is contraindicated in any of the following conditions: in cases of foetal distress where delivery is not imminent; hypertonic uterine contractions, mechanical obstruction to delivery; hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients listed in Description.
Oxytocin should not be used for induction or augmentation of labour in any condition in which, for foetal or maternal reasons, spontaneous labour is inadvisable, and/or vaginal delivery is contraindicated, such as: significant cephalopelvic disproportion; foetal malpresentation (e.g. positions which are undeliverable without conversion prior to delivery like transverse lies); placenta previa, vasa praevia; cord presentation or prolapse; overdistension or impaired resistance of he uterus to rupture as in multiple pregnancy; polyhydramnios; grand multiparity; in the presence of a uterine scar resulting from major surgery including classical caesarean section.
Oxytocin should not be used for prolonged periods in patients with: oxytocin resistant uterine inertia; severe preeclamptic toxaemia; severe maternal cardiovascular disorders.
Oxytocin must not be administered within 6 hours after vaginal prostaglandins have been given (see Interactions).