Atosivian 6.75mg Injection

Composition Atosiban (6.75mg)
Rx Prescription Required
Pack vial of 0.9 ml Injection
Storage Store in a refrigerator (2 – 8°C). Do not freeze.
Chemical Class Oligopeptide
Action Class Oxytocin Receptor Antagonist
Habbit Forming
Manufacturer Nivian Pharma LLP
Manufacturer address 3rd Floor, Prabhu Vijay, V M Road, Vile Parle West Mumbai Mumbai City MH 400056 IN

Atosivian 6.75mg Injection is used in the treatment of premature labor, a condition when the uterus starts contracting for birth too early than usual. It makes the uterus contraction less in nature and prevents early delivery.

Atosivian 6.75mg Injection is generally administered by a doctor or a nurse in a clinical setting. Do self-administered this medicine at home. The dose and how often you get the injection depends on what you are taking it for and the severity of the symptoms. Your doctor will decide the exact dose, hence follow your doctor’s advice. It is not given for more than 3 treatments, make sure do not exceed the treatment duration.

The most common side effects of this medicine include injection site reaction, headache, nausea, vomiting, increased sugar level, and low blood pressure (dizziness). If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. To overcome dizziness rise slowly while from sitting or lying position.

Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had kidney or liver disease, or if you are pregnant more than 24 weeks or you are pregnant with two babies. 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. Your doctor may check you for contraction and baby heart rate during treatment.

Premature Labor

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Atosivian 6.75mg Injection works by blocking the action of a natural hormone called Oxytocin. It is hormone which causes the uterus (womb) to contract. Blocking the action of Oxytocin helps to delay the premature birth of the baby.

Q: What if you forget to take this medicine?
A:

Atosivian 6.75mg Injection helps delay premature birth of your baby.

It is given as an injection into a vein followed by infusions (drip).

During treatment with Atosivian 6.75mg Injection, your contractions and your unborn baby’s heart rate may be monitored.

Q. What is Atosivian 6.75mg Injection and what is it used for?

Atosivian 6.75mg Injection is an injectable preparation, which contains a medicine called Atosiban. It is used in the treatment of premature labor, a condition when uterus starts contracting for birth too early than usual. It is used in pregnant adult women, from week 24 to week 33 of the pregnancy.

Q. 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 and the length of the treatment is decided by the doctor, depending on the contraction pattern or the current medical situation of the patient.

Q. What may be the possible side effects associated with it?

It may cause headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, hot flushes, low blood pressure and fast heart beat. However, these conditions are manageable in hospital settings.

In Premature Labor

Atosivian 6.75mg Injection prevents abnormal contractions of uterus muscles and relaxes them. It widens blood vessels to help increase blood flow and improve circulation to the smooth muscles of the uterus. This prevents premature labor and miscarriage. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.

Injection site reaction

Headache

Nausea

Increased glucose level in blood

Decreased blood pressure

Dizziness

Hot flashes

Slow heart rate

Vomiting

Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Atosivian 6.75mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Atosivian 6.75mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding:UNSAFE

Atosivian 6.75mg Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving:SAFE

Atosivian 6.75mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Atosivian 6.75mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Atosivian 6.75mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver:CAUTION

Atosivian 6.75mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Atosivian 6.75mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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