Wotocin 5IU Injection

Let us guide you through the essential information about Wotocin 5IU Injection. This page details its approved uses, provides clear instructions on how to use it, outlines potential side effects you should be aware of, and highlights important warnings and precautions. Remember, the information here is a supplement to, not a replacement for, professional medical advice regarding Wotocin 5IU Injection.

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Salt Combination: Oxytocin (5IU)
Brand: Wockhardt Ltd
Uses: Induction of labour,Post-delivery bleeding

Description

Wotocin 5IU 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
Wotocin 5IU 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 Wotocin 5IU Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: There is limited information available on the use of Wotocin 5IU Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.^However, cautious use is advised in patients with severe kidney disease.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Wotocin 5IU Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.^As Wotocin 5IU Injection can start labor. Women with contractions should not drive.
Breast feeding:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Wotocin 5IU 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: Wotocin 5IU 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 Wotocin 5IU Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Drug Action:	Uterotonics & Abortificients
Therapeutic class:	GYNAECOLOGICAL
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Oxytocin

Uses

Uses of Wotocin 5IU Injection

Induction of labour Post-delivery bleeding

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Wotocin 5IU 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.

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