Since this medicine is administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical or hospital setting, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low.
Since this medicine is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose is suspected.
Phenylephrine (moderate)
Dinoprostone (severe)
Atracurium (moderate)
Dopamine (moderate)
Midodrine (moderate)
This medicine is used for relaxing and softening the cervix and induce uterine contractions for the induction of labor.
This medicine is used for the augmentation of labor by inducing uterine contractions when poor uterine contractions are assessed or medically necessary.
This medicine is used for the control of postpartum hemorrhage (bleeding).
This medicine is used for the termination of pregnancy by inducing uterine contractions and expelling the fetus out.
Nausea and Vomiting
Headache
Irregular heartbeat
Low blood pressure
Convulsions
Shortness of breath (rare)
Abdominal cramps
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to Syntocinon Injection 5 IU 5 Ampx1 mL or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.
This medicine is not recommended for use in case of hypertonic uterine patterns (a complication of labor induction).
This medicine is not recommended for use in case of fetal distress where delivery is not about to happen.
This medicine is not recommended for use in conditions where vaginal delivery is not appropriate such as cord presentation or prolapse, Vasa Previa, total placenta previa, etc.
This medicine is not recommended for use in case of cephalopelvic disproportion, a pregnancy complication where the pelvis is inadequate to allow the fetus to easily fit through the pelvic opening.
This medicine is not recommended for patients who have a history of cesarean section due to the increased risk of adverse effects.