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Water intoxication and oxytocin infusion

D B Morgan, N A Kirwan, K W Hancock

    British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
    |January 1, 1977
    PubMed
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    High-dose oxytocin infusions can cause water intoxication. This study investigated plasma sodium and urine flow in patients receiving high-dose oxytocin to understand this risk.

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    Area of Science:

    • Endocrinology
    • Nephrology
    • Obstetrics

    Background:

    • Oxytocin is a hormone commonly used to induce labor and manage postpartum bleeding.
    • High doses of oxytocin can lead to antidiuretic effects, potentially causing water retention.
    • Water intoxication is a rare but serious complication associated with excessive fluid intake and impaired water excretion.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To report cases of water intoxication following high-dose oxytocin infusions.
    • To investigate the effects of high-dose oxytocin on plasma sodium levels and urine flow.
    • To correlate these findings with existing literature on oxytocin-induced hyponatremia.

    Main Methods:

    • Case report presentation of two patients with water intoxication post-oxytocin.
    • Prospective study of plasma sodium and urine flow in two additional patients receiving high-dose oxytocin.
    • Analysis and comparison of findings with previously published data.

    Main Results:

    • Two patients developed significant water intoxication, characterized by hyponatremia and neurological symptoms.
    • In the studied patients, high-dose oxytocin infusions were associated with decreased plasma sodium levels.
    • Urine flow was observed to be reduced in patients receiving high-dose oxytocin, indicating impaired water excretion.

    Conclusions:

    • High-dose oxytocin infusions pose a risk of water intoxication due to their antidiuretic properties.
    • Monitoring of fluid balance, electrolytes (especially sodium), and urine output is crucial in patients receiving high-dose oxytocin.
    • These findings underscore the importance of cautious administration and vigilant monitoring during oxytocin therapy to prevent adverse events.

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