Utocin 5 Iu
Information About Utocin 5 Iu
About Utocin 5 Iu
Medicine Brand Utocin 5 iu is manufactured by Alchemist Lifesciences Ltd and mainly contents the generic drug Oxytocin.
Pakaging
1 ml
Active Ingredients For Utocin 5 Iu
Oxytocin 5 iu
Diseases List For Which Utocin 5 Iu Is Prescribed
This Drug Is Prescribed For Induction of labour Uterine inertia Postpartum haemorrhage Cesarean section Breast engorgement facilitate lactation
Other Significations For Utocin 5 Iu
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 Utocin 5 Iu
Oxytocin is known to interact with other drugs like AdrenalineDinoprost Dinoprostone Ephedrine Ergometrine Maleate GemeprostPseudoephedrine HCl Suxamethonium Cl
Major Conditions And Care
Pregnancy And Utocin 5 Iu
Can We Take Utocin 5 Iu 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 Utocin 5 Iu
Can We Use Utocin 5 Iu 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 Utocin 5 Iu
Nausea stomach upset skin rash acute toxicity