Pitocin 10IU Injection (Oxytocin 10IU)

Pitocin 10 IU Injection is recommended for use in pregnant women for labor induction or augmentation use and abortion adjunct use. It is also used for the control of postpartum hemorrhage (bleeding). It is not recommended for use unless there is a definite need.

Major & minor side effects for Pitocin 10 IU Injection

Nausea and Vomiting

Headache

Irregular heartbeat

Low blood pressure

Convulsions

Shortness of breath

Abdominal cramps

Uses of Pitocin 10 IU Injection

What is it prescribed for?

Induction of labor

This medicine is used for relaxing and softening the cervix and induce uterine contractions for the induction of labor.

Augmentation of labor

This medicine is used for the augmentation of labor by inducing uterine contractions when poor uterine contractions are assessed or medically necessary.

Postpartum bleeding

This medicine is used for the control of postpartum hemorrhage (bleeding).

Termination of pregnancy

This medicine is used for the termination of pregnancy by inducing uterine contractions and expelling the fetus out.

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to oxytocin or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.

Hypertonic uterine patterns

This medicine is not recommended for use in case of hypertonic uterine patterns (a complication of labor induction).

Fetal distress

This medicine is not recommended for use in case of fetal distress where delivery is not about to happen.

Cord presentation or prolapse

This medicine is not recommended for use in conditions where vaginal delivery is not appropriate such as cord presentation or prolapse, Vasa Previa, total placenta previa, etc.

Cephalopelvic disproportion

This medicine is not recommended for use in case of cephalopelvic disproportion, a pregnancy complication where the pelvis is inadequate to allow the fetus to easily fit through the pelvic opening.

Cesarean section

This medicine is not recommended for patients who have a history of cesarean section due to the increased risk of adverse effects.

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Use of this medicine is not recommended for pregnant women other than for the indicated uses such as the induction of labor and termination of pregnancy. Otherwise, the risk of birth defects, abortion, and other abnormalities are very high.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.

General warnings

For hospital use only

This medicine should be administered only by trained obstetrical personnel in a hospital setting with appropriate obstetrical care facilities.

Uncontrolled hypertension

This medicine should be used with caution in women suffering from uncontrolled hypertension due to the risk of worsening of the condition. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Cerebrovascular dysfunction

This medicine should be used with caution in women with cerebrovascular dysfunction due to the risk of worsening of the condition. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Volume overload

This medicine may cause volume overload and water intoxication upon administration. Appropriate corrective measures, dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Uterine rupture

This medicine has been associated with cases of uterine rupture when used for labor induction in some cases. Caution is advised while using this medicine if the patient is in the late thirties and beyond or the delivery is cesarean.

Missed Dose

Since this medicine is administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical or hospital setting, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low.

Overdose

Since this medicine is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose is suspected.

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Interaction with Medicine

Phenylephrine

Dinoprostone

Atracurium

Dopamine

Midodrine

Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Information not available.

This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

This medicine should be administered only by trained obstetrical personnel in a hospital setting with appropriate obstetrical care facilities. Detect whether the patient is allergic to this medicine before initiating the treatment.