Syntocinon Injection

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Last updated on 11 Nov 2024 | 01:06 AM (IST)

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.

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Contains

Oxytocin (5IU)

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Mylan Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd - A Viatris Company

Storage

Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.

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Product introduction

Syntocinon Injection is only used when there is any medical condition that prevents women to produce labor naturally. This medicine is given as an injection under the supervision of a doctor. Your doctor is the best person to decide how much amount should be given depending upon the condition. Hence, follow your doctor's advice while on treatment with this medicine.

The most side effects of this medicine include vomiting, headache, and nausea. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them.

Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have ever had surgery of the uterus, or cesarean section or have a history of premature labor. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works.

Uses of Syntocinon Injection

Induction of labour
Post-delivery bleeding

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.

How Syntocinon Injection works

Syntocinon Injection stimulates the contraction of the uterine muscles during delivery. It also helps to control post-delivery bleeding.

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.

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.

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.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Syntocinon Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

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.

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.

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.

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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Oxytocin

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GYNAECOLOGICAL

Action Class

Uterotonics & Abortificients

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References

Parker KL, Schimmer BP. Introduction To Endocrinology: The Hypothalamic-Pituitary Axis. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1124-25.
Schimmer BP, Parker KL. Contraception and Pharmacotherapy of Obstetrical and Gynecological Disorders. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 1850.
Masters SB. Hypothalmic & Pituitary Hormones. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 657-58.
Oxytocin. Terrugem SNT - PORTUGAL: HIKMA FARMACÊUTICA; 2013. [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Oxytocin. Gloucester Business Park, Gloucester: hameln pharmaceuticals Ltd.; 2018. [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Patient concerns

I am pregnant.the doctor's date was 06.12.2016.but till now labour pain is not being occured.pls give the proper suggestions

Dr. Sonu Balhara Ahlawat

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Go for induction of labour

Madam , after doing color dopler usg and bpp(report attached),my doc.is rocommending me to take castor oil.and telling aminic fluid is just adequate.So pl suggest upto which date we can wait for normal delivery.

Dr. Suman Rao

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

They have mentioned compromised maternal fetal circulation. If you have completed 9 weeks then better to go for induction of labour.

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Syntocinon Injection

General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Syntocinon Injection

Side effects of Syntocinon Injection

How to use Syntocinon Injection

How Syntocinon Injection works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

What is Syntocinon Injection and for what it is used for?

How and in what dose can it be used?

Is there any special precaution should I follow?

What may be the possible side effects associated with it?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time

Complete Blood Count

Prothrombin Time

Thrombin Time

References

Patient concerns

I am pregnant.the doctor's date was 06.12.2016.but till now labour pain is not being occured.pls give the proper suggestions

Madam , after doing color dopler usg and bpp(report attached),my doc.is rocommending me to take castor oil.and telling aminic fluid is just adequate.So pl suggest upto which date we can wait for normal delivery.

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