Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 Precautions for ITOCIN 5IU INJ and its Constituents
- 5 Symptoms of Overdosage
- 6 Common Side-Effects
- 7 Serious Side-Effects
- 8 Rare Side-Effects
- 9 Technical Classification
- 10 Available Alternatives for ITOCIN 5IU INJ
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Overview
ITOCIN 5IU INJ is a Schedule H drug.ITOCIN 5IU INJ is composed of: OXYTOCIN (5.0 IU)
Oxytocin is a natural hormone that causes the uterus to contract.Oxytocin is used to induce labor or strengthen labor contractions during childbirth, and to control bleeding after childbirth. Oxytocin is also used to stimulate uterine contractions in a woman with an incomplete or threatened miscarriage.It is also used to help abort the fetus in cases of incomplete abortion.It may be used for breast engorgement.
Usage
OXYTOCIN is generally used to treat: Breast Engorgement, Postpartum HemorrageFrequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Dangerous – Studies indicate Human-Fetal Risk
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first
Precautions for ITOCIN 5IU INJ and its Constituents
- You should not receive oxytocin if you have ever had an allergic reaction to oxytocin.
- Oxytocin is injected into a vein through an IV.
- You will receive this injection in a hospital setting.
- Follow your doctor’s instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.Stop the drug immediately if the uterus contracts excessively or the fetus is in distress.
- Intra muscular administration is not regularly used due to unpredictable effects of this medication.
- Do not use it for prolonged periods in resistant uterine inertia, severe pre-eclampsia (hypertension), or severe CV disorders, hyper hydration.
- Monitor neonates and mother’s heart rate, maternal BP and uterine motility, fluid intake and output during treatment.
Symptoms of Overdosage
OXYTOCIN over-dosage can result in: Drowsiness, Restless Or Irritability, Slurred SpeechCommon Side-Effects
OXYTOCIN : Pain, Nausea, Vomit, Memory Problems, Runny Nose, Restless Or Irritability, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse)Serious Side-Effects
OXYTOCIN : Neonatal Jaundice, Seizure, Blood Pressure, Low, Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Slow Heart Rate (pulse)Rare Side-Effects
OXYTOCIN : Skin Rash, Itchy Skin, Hives, Confusion, Difficulty Breathing, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Dizziness, Irregular Heartbeat, Head Headache, Pelvis Pain, Abdomen Pain, Weakness (generalized), Weight Gain, Vagina BleedingTechnical Classification
OXYTOCIN is categorized as: UTEROTONIC AGENTS / GENITOURINARY TRACT AGENTSAvailable Alternatives for ITOCIN 5IU INJ
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
| FOETOCIN 5IU INJ | INR 18.8 for 1 ML INJECTION | OXYTOCIN 5.0 IU |
| GENOX 5IU INJ | INR 17 for 1 ML INJECTION | OXYTOCIN 5.0 IU |
| GYNOTOCIN 5IU INJ | INR 20.05 for 1 ML INJECTION | OXYTOCIN 5.0 IU |
| INDOX 5IU INJ | INR 3.68 for 1 ML INJECTION | OXYTOCIN 5.0 IU |
| ITOCIN 5IU INJ | INR 3.25 for 1 ML INJECTION | OXYTOCIN 5.0 IU |
| L TOCIN 5IU INJ | INR 18.12 for 1 ML INJECTION | OXYTOCIN 5.0 IU |
| LABTOCIN 5IU INJ | INR 3.57 for 1 ML INJECTION | OXYTOCIN 5.0 IU |
| MERITOCIN 5IU INJ | INR 18.12 for 1 ML INJECTION | OXYTOCIN 5.0 IU |
| OXYSTAR 5IU INJ | INR 18.8 for 1 ML INJECTION | OXYTOCIN 5.0 IU |
| OXYTOMED 5IU INJ | INR 18.29 for 1 ML INJECTION | OXYTOCIN 5.0 IU |
| OXYTON 5IU INJ | INR 18.26 for 1 ML INJECTION | OXYTOCIN 5.0 IU |
| OXYTON-5 INJ | INR 18.3 for 1 ML INJECTION | OXYTOCIN 5 IU |
| PITOCIN AMP 5 UNITS/ML | INR 25.76 for 1 M; INJECTION | OXYTOCIN 5 IU |
| PITOCIN INJ | INR 22.1 for 0.5ML INJECTION | OXYTOCIN 5 IU |
| SYNTOCINON 5 IU INJ | INR 1368 for 75 AMPULES | OXYTOCIN 5.0 IU |
| SYNTOCINON INJ | INR 18.06 for 1 ML AMPULES | OXYTOCIN 5 IU |
| SYNTOMET 5IU INJ | INR 63.36 for 1 ML INJECTION | OXYTOCIN 5.0 IU |
| WOTOCIN 5IU INJ | INR 3.56 for 1 ML INJECTION | OXYTOCIN 5.0 IU |
| ZYGON 5IU INJ | INR 3.72 for 1 ML INJECTION | OXYTOCIN 5.0 IU |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
| BIOTOCIN INJ | INR 3.12 for 1 ML INJECTION | OXYTOCIN |
| EVATOCIN 51IUXML INJ | INR 18.5 for 1 ML INJECTION | OXYTOCIN 51.0 IU/ML |
| NITOCIN INJ | INR 15.82 for 1 ML INJECTION | OXYTOCIN |
| OVOTOCIN INJ | INR 4.37 for 1 ML INJECTION | OXYTOCIN |
| OXINAM INJ | INR 22 for 1 ML INJECTION | OXYTOCIN |
| OXYTOCIN | OXYTOCIN | |
| OXYTOCIN 5IU INJ | INR 9.48 for 1 ML INJECTION | OXYTOCIN 5.0 IU/ML |
| OXYTOMED INJ | INR 17.04 for 1 ML INJECTION | OXYTOCIN |
| PITOSAR INJ | INR 14.18 for 1 ML INJECTION | OXYTOCIN |
| SOBIT O SYP | SUCRALFATE 100 MG/ML, OXYTOCIN 5 IU |