Caritec Solution for Injection
Caritec Solution for Injection is a medicine used to treat bleeding in women who have just had a baby. In some women, the womb (uterus) doesn’t contract (shrink) quickly enough after delivery. This makes it more likely that they’ll bleed more than normal.
Caritec Solution for Injection
Basic Information
Important information about this medicine
About This Medicine
General information about this product
Caritec Solution for Injection is a medicine used to treat bleeding in women who have just had a baby. In some women, the womb (uterus) doesn’t contract (shrink) quickly enough after delivery. This makes it more likely that they’ll bleed more than normal.
Caritec Solution for Injection is a medicine used to treat bleeding in women who have just had a baby. In some women, the womb (uterus) doesn’t contract (shrink) quickly enough after delivery. This makes it more likely that they’ll bleed more than normal.
Caritec Solution for Injection makes the womb contract and helps reduce the risk of bleeding.
Caritec Solution for Injection is given as an intravenous injection by a doctor or a nurse. You should not self-administer this medicine at home.
Caritec Solution for Injection must not be given until after the baby has been delivered. Before receiving this injection, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions.Some of the most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, stomach pain, itching, flushing, low blood pressure, headaches, and tremors. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects bother you or get worse. Let your doctor also know if you develop any new symptoms while you are being treated with
Caritec Solution for Injection.You should not use
Caritec Solution for Injection if you are allergic to any components of this medicine. You should also not use this medicine if you have any kidney or liver problems, have heart problems, or have a history of epilepsy. Let your doctor also know if you have migraines, asthma, or preeclampsia.
Caritec Solution for Injection should not be used in pregnant women.
03Uses
Prevention of Postpartum Bleeding
04How To Use
Your doctor or nurse will guide you how to use this medicine.
05How It Works
Caritec Solution for Injection belongs to a class of medicines called oxytocin receptor agonists. Oxytocin is the hormone that helps in muscle contraction during labor. This medicine binds with oxytocin receptors present on the smooth muscles of the uterus and helps in muscle contractions. These rhythmic contractions of the uterus help in childbirth and prevent excessive bleeding after childbirth.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
If you miss a dose of Caritec Solution for Injection, consult your doctor.
07Side 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
Generalized pain
Chills
Breathlessness
Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
Metallic taste
Chest pain
Back pain
Vomiting
Tremor
Hypotension (low blood pressure)
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
Headache
Itching
Stomach pain
Nausea
08Safety Information
Alcohol:
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Pregnancy:UNSAFE
Caritec Solution for Injection is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor’s advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Breast feeding:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Caritec Solution for 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:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Caritec Solution for Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney:UNSAFE
Caritec Solution for Injection is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:UNSAFE
Caritec Solution for Injection is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
09Drug Tips
Caritec Solution for Injection is given to make the womb contract (shrink) after delivery and thus reduce the risk of bleeding.
It must not be given until after the baby has been delivered.
Inform your doctor if you have pre-eclampsia (high blood pressure in pregnancy) or eclampsia (onset of seizures or coma during pregnancy due to high blood pressure).
References
Sources and references
Carbetocin . Kiel, Germany: Ferring GmbH; 2019. view
Carbetocin . West Drayton, UK: Ferring Pharmaceuticals Ltd.; 2019. view
Carbetocin . North York, ON: Ferring Inc.; 2020. view
Carbetocin . Pymble, Australia: Ferring Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd.; 2018. view
Carbetocin . Kiel, Germany: Ferring GmbH. view
