Biotocin Injection
Biotocin 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.
Biotocin Injection
Basic Information
Important information about this medicine
About This Medicine
General information about this product
Biotocin 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 pregt women. It may also be used to control post-delivery bleeding.
Biotocin 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.
03Uses
Induction of labour
04How To Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
05How It Works
Biotocin Injection stimulates the contraction of the uterine muscles during delivery. It also helps to control post-delivery bleeding.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
If you miss a dose of Biotocin Injection, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
07Benefits
In Induction of labour
Biotocin Injection helps your body in preparation for labour or delivery of a full term baby. It increases contractions of the uterus. This helps the baby to come out of the mother’s womb with ease and prevents any complications involved with childbirth. Additionally, it also controls excessive bleeding after childbirth.
08Side Effects
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
Nausea
Uterine contractions
Headache
Vomiting
09Safety Information
Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Biotocin Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Biotocin Injection is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.
Breast feeding:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Biotocin 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
Biotocin Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.As Biotocin Injection can start labor. Women with contractions should not drive.
Kidney:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Biotocin 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 Biotocin Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
10Drug Tips
Biotocin 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.
Biotocin Injection may cause temporary uterine contractions for a few days.
Before receiving Biotocin Injection, you should tell your doctor if you have a history of premature labor, surgery of uterus, or caesarean section.
References
Sources and references
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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.
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