Oxytocin Injection

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Oxytocin Injection

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Information about Oxytocin Injection (Brand: Karnataka Antibiotics & Pharmaceuticals Ltd) - Uses: Induction of labour,Post-delivery bleeding

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  • Salt Combination: Oxytocin (5units)
  • Brand: Karnataka Antibiotics & Pharmaceuticals Ltd
  • Uses: Induction of labour,Post-delivery bleeding

Description

  • Oxytocin Injection is used for the induction of labor
  • It plays an important role in childbirth as it increases the contraction of the uterus and helps to induce labor in pregnant women
  • It may also be used to control post-delivery bleeding
  • Oxytocin Injection is only used when there is any medical condition that prevents women to produce labor naturally
  • This medicine is given as an injection under the supervision of a doctor
  • Your doctor is the best person to decide how much amount should be given depending upon the condition
  • Hence, follow your doctor's advice while on treatment with this medicine.
  • The most side effects of this medicine include vomiting, headache, and nausea
  • If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know
  • There may be ways of reducing or preventing them.
  • Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have ever had surgery of the uterus, or cesarean section or have a history of premature labor
  • Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works.

Cautions

Liver: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: There is limited information available on the use of Oxytocin Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: There is limited information available on the use of Oxytocin Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.^However, cautious use is advised in patients with severe kidney disease.
Driving: UNSAFE: Oxytocin Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.^As Oxytocin Injection can start labor. Women with contractions should not drive.
Breast feeding: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Oxytocin Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Pregnency: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Oxytocin Injection is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.
Alcohol: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Oxytocin Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Drug Action: Uterotonics & Abortificients
Therapeutic class: GYNAECOLOGICAL
Habit Forming: No
Chemical Class: Oxytocin

Uses

Uses of Oxytocin Injection

  • Induction of labour Post-delivery bleeding
Missed Doses
If you miss a dose of Oxytocin Injection, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

FAQs

Frequestly asked Questions

Side Effects

Common and Known Side effects of Oxytocin Injection
  • Vomiting
  • Headache
  • Uterine contractions
  • Nausea

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