Atosiban

Information about Atosiban

Atosiban Uses

Atosiban is used in treatment of premature labor.

How Atosiban works

Atosiban works by blocking the action of a natural hormone called Oxytocin. It is hormone which causes the uterus (womb) to contract. Blocking the action of Oxytocin helps to delay the premature birth of the baby.

Common side effects of Atosiban

Injection site reaction, Headache, Nausea, Increased glucose level in blood, Decreased blood pressure, Dizziness, Hot flashes, Slow heart rate, Vomiting

Available Medicine for Atosiban

Expert advice for Atosiban

  • Atosiban helps delay premature birth of your baby.
  • It is given as an injection into a vein followed by infusions (drip).
  • During treatment with Atosiban, your contractions and your unborn baby’s heart rate may be monitored.

Frequently asked questions for Atosiban

Atosiban

Q. What is Atosiban and what is it used for?

Atosiban is an injectable preparation, which contains a medicine called Atosiban. It is used in the treatment of premature labor, a condition when uterus starts contracting for birth too early than usual. It is used in pregnant adult women, from week 24 to week 33 of the pregnancy.

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 and the length of the treatment is decided by the doctor, depending on the contraction pattern or the current medical situation of the patient.

Q. What may be the possible side effects associated with it?

It may cause headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, hot flushes, low blood pressure and fast heart beat. However, these conditions are manageable in hospital settings.

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