Oxytocin
Uses
Pitocin Injection is used in induction of labour and post-delivery bleeding. Pitocin Injection is also used for Overfilling of the breasts with milk, Absence of uterine contractions during labor, Caesarean section and in Cesarean section
How it Works
Pitocin Injection works by stimulating the contraction of the uterine muscles during child birth or delivery. Pitocin Injection also helps to control post-delivery bleeding from the placenta.Pitocin Injection works to Induce uterine contractions during childbirth and helps in milk ejection from the breasts.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Pitocin Injection can include the symptoms below;
Vomiting,
Headache,
Maternal water intoxication,
Runny nose,
Uncontrolled uterine contractions,
Nausea,
Decreased placental blood flow,
Slow heart rate,
Nausea,
Increased heart rate