NOXYTOCIN 5.0iu Injection 1's

Introduction About NOXYTOCIN 5.0IU INJECTION

NOXYTOCIN 5.0IU INJECTION 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).

It also speeds up the delivery of placenta, once after childbirth and can
control excessive bleeding after delivering the baby. Before receiving NOXYTOCIN
5.0IU INJECTION inform your doctor if you have any problems in your kidneys or
heart.

You must also inform your doctor if you have any problems in blood circulation
or previously had a caesarean section delivery or any other surgeries on the
uterus as a precaution. NOXYTOCIN 5.0IU INJECTION should not be used in women
for whom vaginal delivery (normal delivery) is not advisable (such as due to
inappropriate baby’s position or placenta’s position, baby’s head is too large
to fit in your pelvis, cord around the neck of the baby, etc.,)

During management with NOXYTOCIN 5.0IU INJECTION, you must inform your doctor
immediately if your contractions does not increase or becomes mild (or less
strong) after administering this medicine. The most common side effects of
receiving NOXYTOCIN 5.0IU INJECTION are nausea, vomiting, headache, and
irregular pulse. Consult your doctor if any of these side effect troubles you.

Uses Of NOXYTOCIN 5.0IU INJECTION

• Strengthens uterine contractions and induces labor pain among pregnant women
• Helps in the management of miscarriage
• Speeds up the delivery of placenta after childbirth
• Prevents and controls excessive bleeding after childbirth

How NOXYTOCIN 5.0IU INJECTION Works

NOXYTOCIN 5.0IU INJECTION is a uterine stimulant. It induces labour pain among
pregnant women by strengthening the uterine contractions and by making the
uterus release more amount of pain-causing chemicals (such as prostaglandins).
Once after childbirth, it contracts the uterus which helps in managing and
controlling excessive postpartum bleeding.

How to use NOXYTOCIN 5.0IU INJECTION

NOXYTOCIN 5.0IU INJECTION 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 NOXYTOCIN 5.0IU INJECTION

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 NOXYTOCIN 5.0IU INJECTION:

• 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

SafeThe available data suggests that NOXYTOCIN 5.0IU INJECTION 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

SafeNOXYTOCIN 5.0IU INJECTION 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

RiskyNOXYTOCIN 5.0IU INJECTION 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 CautionNOXYTOCIN 5.0IU INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with kidney
problems. Therefore, inform your doctor before receiving it.

!### Allergy

ContraindicatedTalk to your doctor before receiving NOXYTOCIN 5.0IU INJECTION if you are
allergic to Oxytocin.

!### Heart Disease

Consult your doctorNOXYTOCIN 5.0IU INJECTION 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 doctorNOXYTOCIN 5.0IU INJECTION 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 doctorNOXYTOCIN 5.0IU INJECTION is not intended for use in the elderly patients.
However, consult your doctor for advice.

Others

NOXYTOCIN 5.0IU INJECTION 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 NOXYTOCIN 5.0IU INJECTION, 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 NOXYTOCIN 5.0IU INJECTION, 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 NOXYTOCIN 5.0IU INJECTION, your doctor may ask you to
minimize your fluid intake as a precaution.

Overdosage:

NOXYTOCIN 5.0IU INJECTION 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.

Synopsis

Drug	:	Oxytocin
Pharmacological Category	:	Oxytocics
Therapeutic Indication	:	Labour and delivery
Dosage Forms	:	Injection, Pessary

More Information

• Keep NOXYTOCIN 5.0IU INJECTION out of reach of children
• Store NOXYTOCIN 5.0IU INJECTION at room temperature or in the refrigerator (between 2-8°C) based on the instructions mentioned in the product label

FAQs About NOXYTOCIN 5.0IU INJECTION

Q: What are the side effects of NOXYTOCIN 5.0IU INJECTION?A: The most common side effects of receiving NOXYTOCIN 5.0IU INJECTION are
nausea, vomiting, headache, and irregular pulse. Consult your doctor if any of
these side effect troubles you.

Q: Is NOXYTOCIN 5.0IU INJECTION safe for the baby?A: The available data suggests that NOXYTOCIN 5.0IU INJECTION 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.

Q: Why my doctor prescribed me NOXYTOCIN 5.0IU INJECTION?A: NOXYTOCIN 5.0IU INJECTION is usually prescribed to induce labor pain
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 labor
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). It also speeds up the delivery
of placenta, once after childbirth and can control excessive bleeding after
delivering the baby.

Q: How NOXYTOCIN 5.0IU INJECTION helps in stopping bleeding after
childbirth?A: Once after childbirth, NOXYTOCIN 5.0IU INJECTION contracts the uterus
which helps in managing and controlling excessive postpartum bleeding.

Q: Why my doctor has injected NOXYTOCIN 5.0IU INJECTION once the baby is
born?A: After childbirth, NOXYTOCIN 5.0IU INJECTION can be used to speed up the
delivery of placenta and can control excessive bleeding after delivering the
baby.

Q: Can the use of NOXYTOCIN 5.0IU INJECTION cause edema?A: NOXYTOCIN 5.0IU INJECTION can cause water retention (edema) when used in
patients with kidney disease. Therefore, inform your doctor before receiving it.

Q: Will the use of NOXYTOCIN 5.0IU INJECTION affect the unborn baby?A: The available data suggests that NOXYTOCIN 5.0IU INJECTION 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.

Useful Diagnostic Tests

• Complete Blood Count