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Syntocinon

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Medically Reviewed by Oluni Odunlami, MD TheMediTary.Com | Reviewed: Sep 30, 2023  Additional Content by TheMediTary.Com

Generic name: Oxytocin

Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available

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What is Syntocinon?

Oxytocin is a hormone that is used to induce labor or strengthen uterine contractions, or to control bleeding after childbirth.

Oxytocin is also used to stimulate uterine contractions in a woman with an incomplete or threatened miscarriage.

Oxytocin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

You should not be treated with oxytocin if you are allergic to it.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

  • a severe infection in your uterus;
  • a difficult labor because you have a small pelvis;
  • genital herpes;
  • cervical cancer;
  • surgery on your cervix or uterus (including a prior C-section);
  • high blood pressure; or
  • heart problems.

Ask a doctor if it is safe to breastfeed while using this medicine.

How should I use Syntocinon

Use Syntocinon (Injectable) exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Oxytocin is injected into a muscle, or given as an infusion into a vein. A healthcare provider will give you this injection.

Your contractions and other vital signs will be watched closely while you are receiving oxytocin. This will help your doctor determine how long to treat you with this medicine.

During labor, your baby's heart rate will also be watched with a fetal heart monitor to evaluate any effects of oxytocin on the baby.

What should I do if I missed a dose of Syntocinon (Injectable)?

Oxytocin is used when needed and does not have a daily dose. Call your doctor if the medicine is not effective.

Syntocinon side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have:

  • a fast, slow, or uneven heart rate;
  • excessive bleeding long after childbirth;
  • severe headache, blurred vision, pounding in your neck or ears; or
  • confusion, severe weakness, feeling unsteady.

Oxytocin may cause serious or life-threatening side effects in the newborn baby, including:

  • slow heartbeats or other abnormal heart rate;
  • jaundice (a yellow appearance of the baby's skin);
  • a seizure;
  • eye problems; or
  • problems with breathing, muscle tone, and other signs of health problems.

Talk with your doctor about the risks of using oxytocin. In most cases, the benefits of inducing labor with oxytocin will outweigh the risks to the baby.

Common side effects may include:

  • nausea, vomiting; or
  • more intense or more frequent contractions (this is an expected effect of oxytocin).

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What other drugs will affect Syntocinon?

Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.

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