Oxytocin (5IU)
Labtocin 5IU Injection is only used when there is any medical condition that prevents women to produce labor naturally. This medicine is given as an injection under the supervision of a doctor. Your doctor is the best person to decide how much amount should be given depending upon the condition. Hence, follow your doctor's advice while on treatment with this medicine.The most side effects of this medicine include vomiting, headache, and nausea. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them.Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have ever had surgery of the uterus, or cesarean section or have a history of premature labor. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of Labtocin
1 ml Injection
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Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Labtocin 5IU Injection stimulates the contraction of the uterine muscles during delivery. It also helps to control post-delivery bleeding.
Related Warnings
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Labtocin 5IU Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Labtocin 5IU Injection is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.
Labtocin 5IU Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Labtocin 5IU Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
As Labtocin 5IU Injection can start labor. Women with contractions should not drive.
There is limited information available on the use of Labtocin 5IU Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
However, cautious use is advised in patients with severe kidney disease.
There is limited information available on the use of Labtocin 5IU Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Labtocin 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.
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.
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.
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.
