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Overview
OXYTOCIN is a Schedule H drug.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
How Do I Take It?
Route of Administration: Topical (Local Application),Precautions
- 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 AGENTSStorage Conditions
Refrigeration (Between 2 To 8 C)Available Alternatives
Common Drugs with OXYTOCIN as Ingredient
| BIOTOCIN INJ | OXYTOCIN |
| EVATOCIN 51IUXML INJ | OXYTOCIN 51.0 IU/ML |
| FOETOCIN 5IU INJ | OXYTOCIN 5.0 IU |
| GENOX 5IU INJ | OXYTOCIN 5.0 IU |
| GYNOTOCIN 5IU INJ | OXYTOCIN 5.0 IU |
| INDOX 5IU INJ | OXYTOCIN 5.0 IU |
| ITOCIN 5IU INJ | OXYTOCIN 5.0 IU |
| L TOCIN 5IU INJ | OXYTOCIN 5.0 IU |
| LABTOCIN 5IU INJ | OXYTOCIN 5.0 IU |
| MERITOCIN 5IU INJ | OXYTOCIN 5.0 IU |
| NITOCIN INJ | OXYTOCIN |
| OVOTOCIN INJ | OXYTOCIN |
| OXINAM INJ | OXYTOCIN |
| OXYSTAR 5IU INJ | OXYTOCIN 5.0 IU |
| OXYTOCIN 5IU INJ | OXYTOCIN 5.0 IU/ML |
| OXYTOMED 5IU INJ | OXYTOCIN 5.0 IU |
| OXYTOMED INJ | OXYTOCIN |
| OXYTON 5IU INJ | OXYTOCIN 5.0 IU |
| OXYTON-5 INJ | OXYTOCIN 5 IU |
| PITOCIN AMP 5 UNITS/ML | OXYTOCIN 5 IU |
| PITOCIN INJ | OXYTOCIN 5 IU |
| PITOSAR INJ | OXYTOCIN |
| SOBIT O SYP | SUCRALFATE 100 MG/ML, OXYTOCIN 5 IU |
| SYNTOCINON 5 IU INJ | OXYTOCIN 5.0 IU |
| SYNTOCINON INJ | OXYTOCIN 5 IU |
| SYNTOMET 5IU INJ | OXYTOCIN 5.0 IU |
| WOTOCIN 5IU INJ | OXYTOCIN 5.0 IU |
| ZYGON 5IU INJ | OXYTOCIN 5.0 IU |