Is oxytocin given IV or IM? An Exploration of Administration Routes
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Oxytocin is a versatile medication that can be administered via both intravenous (IV) infusion and intramuscular (IM) injection, with the choice of route dependent on the specific clinical application. A key fact in obstetrics is that IV administration is typically used for controlled labor induction, whereas IM is often used as a single dose to prevent excessive bleeding after childbirth.
