Pitocin Injection, Oxytocin

Name: Pitocin Injection, Oxytocin
Brand: Oxytocin
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Pitocin Injection Ampule (Oxytocin) is a uterine stimulant that is administered to help induce or strengthen labor, as well as to minimize bleeding after delivery.

US Brand Name

Pitocin Injection

Generic Name

Oxytocin

Other Brand Name

Pitocin

Packing

10 x 0.5ml

Manufacturer

Pfizer

Form

Amp, Injection

Strength

5 IU/0.5 mL

Country

India

5 IU/0.5 mL 10 ampoules x 0.5 mL USD $27.90

Oxytocin

Uses

Oxytocin is used in induction of labour and post-delivery bleeding. Oxytocin 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

Oxytocin works by stimulating the contraction of the uterine muscles during child birth or delivery. Oxytocin also helps to control post-delivery bleeding from the placenta.Oxytocin 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 Oxytocin 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