Itocin
Itocin Products are primarily used for
Induction of labour
About Itocin Products
Uses of Itocin Products
Oxytocin is used for induction of labour. It may also be used to control post-delivery bleeding.
Itocin Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Itocin are Vomiting, Headache, Nausea, Slow heart rate, Tachycardia.
How Itocin Products work
Oxytocin stimulates the contraction of the uterine muscles during delivery. It also helps to control post-delivery bleeding.
Patient Concerns about Itocin Products
Frequently asked questions about Itocin Products
Frequently asked questions about Oxytocin
Q. What is Itocin 5IU Injection and for what it is used for?
Itocin 5IU Injection is an injectable preparation, which contains Oxytocin. Oxytocin is a hormone, produced naturally by the body. As a medicine, it is used to start or improve the contractions during labor (childbirth) process. It may also be used to minimize the bleeding after childbirth.
Q. How and in what dose can it be used?
It is given as an injection, only at the hospital or clinic by the medical healthcare professional. The dose is decided by the doctor, depending on the contraction pattern or the current medical situation of the patient.
Q. Is there any special precaution should I follow?
Your doctor, would take the proper medical history, and evaluate you before giving this medicine. You should tell the detailed medical history to your doctor. Tell to your doctor if you previously had a premature delivery, or c-section, or any other uterine or cervical surgery.
Q. What may be the possible side effects associated with it?
It may cause a headache, nausea, vomiting and increased in blood pressure. You may also feel increased uterine contractions for some time. However, these conditions are very much manageable in hospital settings.
Products for Itocin
Itocin 5IU Injection
vial of 1 ml Injection
MRP
₹3.25
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