Syntocinon
Syntocinon makes the uterus contract and is used to start labor, help with contractions, treat bleeding after childbirth, and during C-sections.
Form
infuusiokonsentraatti, liuosta varten/injektioneste, liuos
Strength
8.3 mikrog/ml
Active Ingredient
Oxytocin
Manufacturer
ALFASIGMA S.p.A.
How to Use
Dosage
The dose varies depending on what it's used for.
Method
It is usually given as a drip into a vein.
Important
Your doctor will carefully monitor the dose and stop it if needed.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Headache
- •Fast heart rate
- •Slow heart rate
- •Nausea (feeling sick)
- •Vomiting (being sick)
RARE
- •Severe allergic reactions like sudden rash, trouble breathing, or fainting
- •Irregular or very fast/slow heartbeat
- •Very low blood pressure
- •Uterine contractions that are too strong or continuous, which can be dangerous
- •Too much fluid in the body (water intoxication) or low salt levels in the blood
- •Sudden fluid in the lungs, causing breathing problems
- •Problems with blood clotting or bleeding
- •Chest pain due to not enough blood to the heart
- •Hot flashes (sudden feeling of warmth)
Important Warnings
- This medicine should only be given in a hospital under a doctor's care.
- Do not use if you are allergic to oxytocin or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Do not use if you are already having very strong uterine contractions.
- Do not use if your doctor has advised against a natural birth for reasons like the baby's position or size, placenta problems, or if you've had a C-section before.
- Tell your doctor if you have severe heart problems or blood circulation issues.
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- Inform your doctor if you have severe pre-eclampsia (a condition during pregnancy with high blood pressure and swelling).
- Do not use this medicine within 6 hours of receiving certain other labor-inducing medicines called prostaglandins.
- Tell your doctor if you have a latex allergy, as this medicine may cause a severe allergic reaction.