SYNTOCINON INJECTION 1ML
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INTRODUCTION ABOUT SYNTOCINON
SYNTOCINON contains Oxytocin which belongs to the group of medicines called Uterine Stimulants. It is used to induce labor pain among full-term pregnant women.
It strengthens uterine contractions among full-term pregnant women who aim for a successful vaginal delivery when the labour is not progressing at a desired rate or when the mother’s body does not initiate uterine contractions on its own.
It is also used to induce labour pain among mothers who require an immediate delivery due to health complications such as preeclampsia, maternal diabetes, etc., and helps in the management of inevitable or incomplete miscarriages (abortion).
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DIRECTIONS FOR USESYNTOCINON will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into the vein (intravenously) or into the muscle (intramuscularly). Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you depending upon your body weight and health condition.SIDE EFFECTS OF SYNTOCINON
COMMON
- nausea, vomiting
- headache
- fast, slow or irregular heartbeat
RARE
- Skin rashes
Consult your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects after receiving SYNTOCINON:
- signs of severe allergic reactions (such as skin rash, itching, swelling of the face, lips, throat or tongue causing difficulty in breathing or swallowing, low blood pressure, dizziness, fainting, nausea, cold clammy skin or fast or weak pulse)
HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS
Headache
Rest and relax. Applying a pain-relieving balm on your forehead can be beneficial. Consult your doctor if your headache worsens.
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS
PREGNANCY
Safe
The available data suggests that SYNTOCINON would not be a risk to the growing baby when used correctly to induce labour pain. However, your doctor will administer this medicine only if it is considered necessary.
BREASTFEEDING
Safe
SYNTOCINON may be found in the breast milk, but it is not expected to be harmful as it is quickly inactivated by the baby’s digestive system. However, consult your doctor for advice.
DRIVING AND USING MACHINES
Risky
SYNTOCINON can stimulate uterine contractions and induce labour pain. Therefore, it is not advisable to drive or handle heavy machines after receiving this medicine.
KIDNEY
Use with Caution
SYNTOCINON should be used with caution in patients with kidney problems. Therefore, inform your doctor before receiving it.
ALLERGY
Contraindicated
Talk to your doctor before receiving SYNTOCINON if you are allergic to Oxytocin.
HEART DISEASE
Consult your doctor
SYNTOCINON is not recommended for use in pregnant women with severe heart problems. It should be used with caution in women with hypertension, irregular heartbeat or any other pre-existing heart conditions. Therefore, inform your doctor before receiving it.
USE IN PEDIATRICS
Consult your doctor
SYNTOCINON is not intended for use in children and in adolescents (aged below 18 years). However, consult your doctor for advice.
USE IN GERIATRICS
Consult your doctor
SYNTOCINON is not intended for use in the elderly patients. However, consult your doctor for advice.
OTHERS
SYNTOCINON is not recommended for use if:
- you already have stronger uterine contractions
- you have any obstruction in the genital tract that hinders vaginal delivery
- you are at risk of developing foetal hypoxia (low oxygen levels to the foetus)
- vaginal delivery is not advisable (due to inappropriate baby’s position or placenta’s position, baby’s head is too large to fit in your pelvis, low oxygen supply to the baby, cord around the neck of the baby, separation of placenta before childbirth, rupture of uterine membranes, or due to previous caesarean section or other surgery in the uterus)
- your contractions do not increase with the management even after using for 6 hours
- have severe pre-eclampsia (high blood pressure during pregnancy)
- have severe problems with blood circulation
Before receiving SYNTOCINON, inform your doctor if you:
- have problems in blood circulation
- previously had a caesarean section delivery
- are aged more than 35 years
- are more than 40 weeks pregnant
- previously had any complications during your pregnancy
INTERACTIONS
A. Drug-Drug Interactions:
Before receiving SYNTOCINON, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine:
- prostaglandins (used to start labour or to manage stomach ulcers)
- general anaesthetics (used to create loss of consciousness) such as halothane, cyclopropane, sevoflurane or desflurane
- local anaesthetics (used to cause loss of sensation at the region where it is applied) such as lignocaine
B. Drug – Food interaction:
While administering SYNTOCINON, your doctor may ask you to minimize your fluid intake as a precaution.
Overdosage:
SYNTOCINON will be administered to you only by a doctor or a nurse in a hospital, and so it is unlikely to receive an overdose. However, consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
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