opacity(noun) the phenomenon of not permitting the passage of electromagnetic radiation. opacity, opaqueness(noun) incomprehensibility resulting from obscurity of meaning. opacity, opaqueness(noun) the quality of being opaque to a degree; the degree to which something reduces the passage of light.
â¢ OXYTOCIC DRUG (noun). The noun OXYTOCIC DRUG has 1 sense: 1. a drug that induces labor by stimulating contractions of the muscles of the uterus. Familiarity information: OXYTOCIC DRUG used as a noun is very rare. OXYTOCIC DRUG (noun). The noun OXYTOCIC DRUG has 1 sense: 1. a drug that induces labor by stimulating contractions of the muscles of the uterus. Familiarity information: OXYTOCIC DRUG used as a noun is very rare.
methylergonovine maleate. [-Érgonâ²ÉvÄn]. a synthetic ergot alkaloid. indications It is prescribed as an oxytocic to prevent or to treat postpartum uterine atony, hemorrhage, or subinvolution. contraindications It is not prescribed during pregnancy or given intravenously, except in life-threatening situations. Tell patient drug may cause nausea, vomiting, dizziness, increased blood pressure, headache, ringing in ears, chest pain, or shortness of breath. Advise her to report severe or troublesome symptoms.