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Oxytocin
INFORMATION ABOUT OXYTOCIN
Oxytocin Uses
Oxytocin is used for induction of labour and post-delivery bleeding. It may also be used to control post-delivery bleeding.
How Oxytocin works
Oxytocin stimulates the contraction of the uterine muscles during delivery. It also helps to control post-delivery bleeding.
Common side effects of Oxytocin
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
Vomiting, Headache, Nausea, Slow heart rate, Tachycardia
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08 Nov 2024 | 06:34 AM (UTC)
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Expert advice for Oxytocin
- Oxytocin 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.
- Oxytocin may cause temporary uterine contractions for a few days.
- Before receiving Oxytocin, you should tell your doctor if you have a history of premature labor, surgery of uterus, or caesarean section.
Frequently asked questions for 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.
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.
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.
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.