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Oxytocin Injection

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Oxytocin Injection is a product of Karnataka Antibiotics & Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Composition: Oxytocin (5units)

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    Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Oxytocin Injection

    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.

    Earlier 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.

    Uses:

    Directions For Use:

    Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Compassionately do not self administer.

    Side Effects:

    Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

    Ordinary side effects of Oxytocin

    • Vomiting
    • Headache
    • Uterine contractions
    • Nausea

    Warning & Precautions:

    Alcohol
    CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
    It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Oxytocin Injection. Please consult your doctor.
    Pregnancy
    SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
    Oxytocin Injection is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.
    Breast feeding
    SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
    Available human data suggest that the drug does not pass into breast milk in clinically significant amounts and is unlikely to harm the infant.
    Driving
    UNSAFE
    Oxytocin Injection may cause side effects that could affect your ability to drive.
    As Oxytocin Injection can start labor. Women with contractions should not drive.
    Kidney
    CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
    There is limited data 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.
    Liver
    CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
    There is limited data available on the use of Oxytocin Injection in patients with liver disease.

    FAQs:

    What is Oxytocin Injection and for what it is used for?

    Oxytocin Injection is an injectable preparation, which contains Oxytocin. Oxytocin is a hormone, produced naturally by the body. As a medicine, it is used to start or improve the contractions during labor (childbirth) process. It may also be used to minimize the bleeding after childbirth.

    How and in what dose can it be used?

    It is given as an injection, only at the hospital or clinic by the medical healthcare professional. The dose is decided by the doctor, depending on the contraction pattern or the current medical situation of the patient.

    Is there any special precaution should I follow?

    Your doctor, would take the proper medical history, and evaluate you before giving this medicine. You should tell the detailed medical history to your doctor. Tell to your doctor if you previously had a premature delivery, or c-section, or any other uterine or cervical surgery.

    What may be the possible side effects associated with it?

    It may cause a headache, nausea, vomiting and increased in blood pressure. You may also feel increased uterine contractions for some time. However, these conditions are very much manageable in hospital settings.

    Written by:
    Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
    M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

    Reviewed by:
    Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
    M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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