Oxytocin : Before Using - Pitocin, Syntocinon

Oxytocin - Systemic

Brand Names

Pitocin, Syntocinon Oxytocin *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects *** Additional Information

Before Using

In deciding to using a medication, the chance of taking the drug must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you will make. For oxytocin, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to oxytocin. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.

Breast-feeding problem

Although very small amounts of this drug pass into breast milk, it has not been reported to cause problems in nursing babies.

Drug interactions

Although certain medication must not be using together at all, in other cases two various medication may be using together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your family doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your health care professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription - over-the-counter "OTC " drug.

Other Information for using

The presence of other medical problems may effect the use of oxytocin. Make sure you tell your family doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

Heart disease

Hypertension

Kidney disease