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Nitocin is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Labor and Delivery Complications are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Nitocin have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Nitocin depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Nitocin as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Nitocin go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Nitocin's effect is Mild during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Nitocin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Nitocin can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Nitocin in conditions like Cervical Cancer. Some other conditions that can be affected by Nitocin are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Nitocin with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Nitocin is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Nitocin is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
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Is the use of Nitocin safe for pregnant women?
Nitocin has little to no side effects in pregnant women.
Is the use of Nitocin safe during breastfeeding?
Nitocin does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Nitocin on the Kidneys?
Nitocin is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Nitocin on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Nitocin on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Nitocin on the Heart?
Nitocin is rarely harmful for the heart.
Nitocin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Nitocin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Nitocin habit forming or addictive?
Nitocin does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Nitocin you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Nitocin only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Nitocin for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Nitocin
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Nitocin with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Nitocin
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Nitocin.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Pitocin® (Oxytocin)
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Syntometrine® (oxytocin/Ergometrine Maleate)