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Syntocinon Injection
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Product introduction
Syntocinon Injection is used for the induction of labor. It plays an important role in childbirth as it increases the contraction of the uterus and helps to induce labor in pregnant women. It may also be used to control post-delivery bleeding.
Syntocinon Injection induces a rapid and sustained effect on muscles of womb which shortens the third stage of labor and reduces blood loss
Syntocinon Injection induces a rapid and sustained effect on muscles of womb which shortens the third stage of labor and reduces blood loss
Uses of Syntocinon Injection
Benefits of Syntocinon Injection
In Induction of labour
Syntocinon Injection helps your body in preparation for labour or delivery of a full term baby. It increases contractions of the uterus. This helps the baby to come out of the mother’s womb with ease and prevents any complications involved with childbirth. Additionally, it also controls excessive bleeding after childbirth.
Side effects of Syntocinon Injection
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 them
Common side effects of Syntocinon
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Uterine contractions
- Nausea
How to use Syntocinon Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Syntocinon Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Syntocinon Injection is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Syntocinon 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.
Driving
UNSAFE
Syntocinon Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
As Syntocinon Injection can start labor. Women with contractions should not drive.
As Syntocinon Injection can start labor. Women with contractions should not drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Syntocinon Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
However, cautious use is advised in patients with severe kidney disease.
However, cautious use is advised in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Syntocinon Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Syntocinon Injection is a hormone, which is used in induction of labor.
- It is also used to control post-delivery bleeding.
- It is given intravenously (into a vein) or intramuscularly (into the muscle) by a doctor or healthcare provider in a hospital or clinic.
- Syntocinon Injection may cause temporary uterine contractions for a few days.
- Before receiving Syntocinon Injection, you should tell your doctor if you have a history of premature labor, surgery of uterus, or caesarean section.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Oxytocin
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GYNAECOLOGICAL
Action Class
Uterotonic and abortificient
Patient concerns
User feedback
How much was the improvement?
Poor
67%
Average
33%
What were the side-effects while using Syntocinon Injection?
Headache
100%
How do you take Syntocinon Injection?
With food
100%
FAQs
Q. What is Syntocinon Injection and for what it is used for?
Syntocinon 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.
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