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Oxytocin 5Iu Injection Substitute

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Composition:

OXYTOCIN-5IU

Uses:

Treatment of Labour induction

Medicinal Benefits:

Oxytocin 5Iu Injection contains a female hormone primarily used in inducing labour. It plays a major role in childbirth by increasing uterus contractions and inducing labour in pregnant women. In addition to this, it is also used to stop bleeding after delivery and manage a miscarriage in cesarean section. When given in the intravenous form, Oxytocin stimulates uterine muscles and increases the contractions in the uterus. Also, it increases the production of prostaglandins, which further increases contractions and hence induces labour. As a result, these increased uterine contractions help deliver the child.

FAQs

Oxytocin 5Iu Injection is used for initiating or improving uterine contraction (antepartum) and producing uterine contraction during the third stage of labour (postpartum). Besides this, it also controls postpartum bleeding or haemorrhage after childbirth.

Oxytocin 5Iu Injection when given in the intravenous form, labour induction stimulates uterine muscle contractions in the uterus. Also, it increases the production of prostaglandins, which further increases contractions and hence induces labour. As a result, these increased uterine contractions help deliver the child.

No, giving Oxytocin 5Iu Injection in the form of a rapid injection into a vein is not recommended as it might cause hypotension (low blood pressure) or suddenly increased heart rate. It should always be given as an intravenous infusion, and the doctor will monitor the speed.

If you have a previous premature delivery, a c-section, or cervical surgery, please inform your doctor before starting Oxytocin 5Iu Injection. Also, mention a detailed medical history to your doctor to avoid complications.

The most common side effects of Oxytocin 5Iu Injection include nausea, vomiting, headache, and increased blood pressure. You might also feel increased uterine contractions for some time, but these are manageable under medical supervision.

Oxytocin 5Iu Injection is given as an injection as an intravenous infusion at a hospital only under strict medical supervision. The dose to be administered will be decided by your doctor, depending upon your current medical situation.

Oxytocin 5Iu Injection belongs to the class of medication called oxytocic or uterotonic, primarily used for initiating or improving uterine contraction (antepartum) and producing uterine contraction during the third stage of labour (postpartum). Besides this, it also controls postpartum bleeding or haemorrhage after childbirth.

Oxytocin 5Iu Injection is usually administered by a qualified healthcare professional through an intravenous (IV) or intramuscular (IM) injection in a healthcare setting, with careful monitoring to ensure your safety during labor. The dose varies depending on the situation and will be carefully adjusted by your doctor based on your needs.