IMPORTANT NOTICE: Oxytocin Injection, USP (synthetic) is indicated for the medical rather than the elective induction of labor. Available data and information are inadequate to define the benefits to risks considerations in the use of the drug product for elective induction.
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Oxytocin. Full label: DailyMed.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Oxytocin Injection, USP (synthetic) is indicated for the medical rather than the elective induction of labor. Available data and information are inadequate to define the benefits to risks considerations in the use of the drug product for elective induction. Elective induction of labor is defined as the initiation of labor for convenience in an individual with a term pregnancy who is free of medical indications. Antepartum Oxytocin injection (synthetic) is indicated for the initiation or improvement of uterine contractions, where this is desirable and considered suitable, in order to achieve early vaginal delivery for fetal or maternal reasons. It is indicated for induction of labor in patients with a medical indication for the initiation of labor, such as Rh problems, maternal diabetes, pre-eclampsia at or near term, when delivery is in the best interest of mother and fetus or when membranes are prematurely ruptured and delivery is indicated; stimulation or reinforcement of labor, as in selected cases of uterine inertia; adjunctive therapy in the management of incomplete or inevitable abortion. In the first trimester, curettage is generally considered primary therapy.
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Oxytocin. Full label: DailyMed.
Dosage of oxytocin is determined by uterine response. The following dosage information is based upon the various regimens and indications in general use. Induction or Stimulation of Labor Intravenous infusion (drip method) is the only acceptable method of administration for the induction or stimulation of labor.
Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.
Oxytocin injection (synthetic) is contraindicated in any of the following conditions: Significant cephalopelvic disproportion;, Unfavorable fetal positions or presentations which are undeliverable without conversion prior to delivery, i.e., transverse lies;, In obstetrical emergencies where the benefit-to-risk ratio for either the fetus or the mother favors surgical intervention;, In cases of fetal distress where delivery is not imminent;, Prolonged use in uterine inertia or severe toxemia;, Hypertonic uterine patterns;, Patients with hypersensitivity to the drug;, Induction or augmentation of labor in those cases where vaginal delivery is contraindicated, such as cord presentation or prolapse, total placenta previa, and vasa previa.
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
Oxytocin injection (synthetic) when given for induction or stimulation of labor, must be administered only by the intravenous route and with adequate medical supervision in a hospital.
Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC at 1-800-551-7176 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.
32 products from 28 makers in the NepalDoc medicine catalog use this generic:
| Brand | Composition | Maker | Pack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otocin 5IU Injection | Oxytocin (5IU) | National Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. | |
| Pregcin 10IU Injection | Oxytocin (10IU) | Shiv Pharmaceutical Laboratories | |
| Pregcin 5IU Injection | Oxytocin (5IU) | Shiv Pharmaceutical Laboratories | |
| Synthotil 5IU Injection | Oxytocin (5IU) | Tablets India Limited. | |
| Syntocinon 5IU Injection | Oxytocin (5IU) | Novartis India Ltd. | |
| Utocin 10IU Injection | Oxytocin (10IU) | Umedica | |
| Utocin 5IU Injection | Oxytocin (5IU) | Umedica | |
| Biotocin Injection | Oxytocin (NA) | Biochem Pharmaceutical Industries | vial of 1 ml Injection |
| Cadtocin 5IU Injection | Oxytocin (5IU) | German Remedies | vial of 1 ml Injection |
| Evatocin 5IU Injection | Oxytocin (5IU) | Neon Laboratories Ltd | vial of 1 ml Injection |
| Foetocin 5IU Injection | Oxytocin (5IU) | TTK Healthcare Ltd | vial of 1 ml Injection |
| Genox 5IU Injection | Oxytocin (5IU) | Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd | vial of 1 ml Injection |
| Gynotocin 5IU Injection | Oxytocin (5IU) | Maneesh Pharmaceuticals Ltd | vial of 1 ml Injection |
| Indox 5IU Injection | Oxytocin (5IU) | Ind Swift Laboratories Ltd | vial of 1 ml Injection |
| Itocin 5IU Injection | Oxytocin (5IU) | Lupin Ltd | vial of 1 ml Injection |
| Kaptocin 5IU Injection | Oxytocin (5IU) | Karnataka Antibiotics & Pharmaceuticals Ltd | vial of 1 ml Injection |
| Labtocin 5IU Injection | Oxytocin (5IU) | Laborate Pharmaceuticals India Ltd | vial of 1 ml Injection |
| Meritocin 5IU Injection | Oxytocin (5IU) | Mercury Laboratories Ltd | vial of 1 ml Injection |
| Napoxy 5iu Injection | Oxytocin (5iu/1ml) | Miracalus Pharma Pvt Ltd | vial of 1 Injection |
| Nitocin Injection | Oxytocin (NA) | Nitin Lifesciences Ltd | vial of 1 ml Injection |
| Otcin 5IU Injection | Oxytocin (5IU) | Toubib Pharma Private Limited | vial of 1 ml Injection |
| Oxinam Injection | Oxytocin (NA) | Mankind Pharma Ltd | vial of 1 ml Injection |
| Oxymetrin 50IU Injection | Oxytocin (50IU) | Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd | vial of 1 ml Injection |
| Oxystar 5IU Injection | Oxytocin (5IU) | Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd | vial of 1 ml Injection |
| Oxytomed 5IU Injection | Oxytocin (5IU) | Zydus Cadila | vial of 1 ml Injection |
| Oxytomed Injection | Oxytocin (NA) | Zydus Cadila | vial of 1 ml Injection |
| Sarvoxy 5IU Injection | Oxytocin (5IU) | Systacare Remedies | vial of 1 ml Injection |
| Syntocinon Injection | Oxytocin (5IU) | Mylan Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd | ampoule of 1 ml Injection |
| Syntomet 5IU Injection | Oxytocin (5IU) | Novartis India Ltd | vial of 1 ml Injection |
| Tociv 5IU Injection | Oxytocin (5IU) | Vinca Lifesciences | vial of 1 ml Injection |
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Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children. Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F).
Storage information from the U.S. FDA-approved label.
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