This medicine reduces bleeding after delivery.
oxytocin
This medication is used to induce labour.
Contradications
This medication should not be used in cases of cephalopelvic disproportion (when the baby's head or body is too large can't pass through the mother's pelvis), and abnormal presentation.
Side effects
Patients using this medication may at times experience anti-diuretic effects (water intoxication, headaches, and nausea) due to prolonged or rapid infusion of this medication.
Expert Advice
Avoid this medication if:
- You are allergic to this medicine or its contents.
Consult your doctor:
- If you are breastfeeding.
- If you have a medical history of liver disease, breathing disorders (asthma, bronchitis etc.), seizures, pelvic inflammatory disease, heart disease, kidney disease, or liver disease.
- If you experience a serious and rare side effect, such as fainting, seizures, chest pain or vision changes.
Be careful about:
- Make sure you tell your doctor or dentist that you are taking this drug before any medical or dental procedure.
FAQs
Does this medicine stop bleeding?
Can I start taking this medicine myself?
No, this medicine should only be used by a qualified health professional.
Medicines containing oxytocin
Rs.4.75
Rs.0.62
Rs.2.43
Rs.1.09
Rs.7.69
Rs.0.89
Rs.3
Rs.10
Rs.500
