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Generic: oxytocin View All Brands Syntocinon, Pitocin A hormone - It works by causing the uterus to contract				To get info about second drug, type a name above.
What is this medicine? OXYTOCIN (ox i TOE sin) is a man- made form of a natural hormone. It works by causing the uterus to contract. It is used to increase the strength of contractions of the uterus. It can be used during childbirth to speed delivery or after childbirth to control bleeding. It is also used clear the uterus after an incomplete abortion or miscarriage. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine? They need to know if you have any of these conditions: any condition where vaginal childbirth is unwanted like cervical cancer, herpes infection, oversized fetal head dangerous position of the fetus, placenta, or umbilical cord history of uterine surgery like cesarean section pregnant many times before uterus over stimulated an unusual or allergic reaction to oxytocin, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives pregnant or trying to get pregnant breast- feeding How should I use this medicine? This medicine is for infusion into a vein. It is given by a health care professional in a hospital or clinic setting. Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed. Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once. NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others. What if I miss a dose? This does not apply. What may interact with this medicine? Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications: Ephedra, Ma Huang This medicine may also interact with the following medications: dinoprostone, prostaglandin E2 medicines for blood pressure medicines used for sleep during surgery other medicines to contract the uterus This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non- prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
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