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Antepartum use of Oxytocin is contraindicated in any one of the following circumstances: When there is significant cephalopelvic disproportion.
In unfavorable fetal positions, such as transverse lies, which are undeliverable with out conversion prior to delivery.
In obstetrical emergencies where benefit-to-risk ratio for either the fetus or the mother favors surgical intervention.
In fetal distress where delivery is not imminent.
Where adequate uterine activity fails to achieve satisfactory progress.
Where the uterus is already hyperactive or hypertonic.
In patients with hypersensitivity to the drug.
In induction or augmentation of labour in those cases where vaginal delivery is contraindicated, such as cord presentation of prolapse, total placental previa and vasa previa.
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