Oxytocin- Zygon 5iu

Information About Oxytocin- Zygon 5iu

About Oxytocin- Zygon 5iu

The Medicine Brand Zygon 5IU is manufactured by Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd and mainly contents the generic drug Oxytocin.

Pakaging

1 x 1

Active Ingredients For Oxytocin- Zygon 5iu

Oxytocin 5 iu

Diseases List For Which Oxytocin- Zygon 5iu Is Prescribed

This Drug Is Prescribed For Induction of labour Uterine inertia Postpartum haemorrhage Cesarean section Breast engorgement facilitate lactation

Other Significations For Oxytocin- Zygon 5iu

This Medication Oxytocin is a naturally occuring nonapeptide hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary It can be extracted from pituitary glands of larger mammals and Oxytocin is prepared commercially by chemical synthesis It binds to specific receptors in the uterus causing uterine contraction perticularly when oestrogen levels are high this action make it useful in the induction of labour when medically mediated Oxytocin is also used to facilitate the milkejection reflex Oxytocin is given parentrally

Precautions To Be Taken Before Oxytocin- Zygon 5iu

Oxytocin is known to interact with other drugs like AdrenalineDinoprost Dinoprostone Ephedrine Ergometrine Maleate GemeprostPseudoephedrine HCl Suxamethonium Cl

Major Conditions And Care

Pregnancy And Oxytocin- Zygon 5iu

Can We Take Oxytocin- Zygon 5iu During Pregnancy?

Pregnancy Class D There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks

Lactation And Oxytocin- Zygon 5iu

Can We Use Oxytocin- Zygon 5iu During Lactation

Lactation Class L5 Studies in breastfeeding mothers have demonstrated that there is significant and documented risk to the infant based on human experience or it is a medication that has a high risk of causing significant damage to an infant The risk of using the drug in breastfeeding women clearly outweighs any possible benefit from breastfeeding The drug is contraindicated in women who are breastfeeding an infant

Side Effects Of Oxytocin- Zygon 5iu

Nausea stomach upset skin rash acute toxicity

More Danger Effects Fatal Effect Due To Overdose Of Oxytocin- Zygon 5iu