Pitocin (Injection)

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Possible severe side effect of Pitocin? by Dawn from New York 11/27/2007

Pitocin (Injection) Drug and Prescription Information

Pitocin (Injection)

Pitocin (Injection) Medication Classification

OXYTOCIN (Injection)

Pitocin (Injection) Brandname

Pitocin

Pitocin (Injection) is used for the Treatment

Oxytocin (ox-i-TOE-sin) Brings on or strengthens labor contractions during childbirth. Also used to control bleeding after childbirth, or to induce an abortion.

When To Not Use Pitocin (Injection)

You should not receive this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to oxytocin, or if you have ever had a ruptured uterus or a previous C-section that left scar tissue in your uterus.

How Should You Use Pitocin (Injection)

Proper Pitocin (Injection) Storage

Store Pitocin (Injection) at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture unless otherwise stated by manufacturer's instructions or labelling. Keep Pitocin (Injection) and all medications out of the reach of children.

What To Avoid While Using Pitocin (Injection)

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

Pitocin (Injection) Warnings

• Make sure your doctor knows about all other medicines you are using.
• This medicine is generally not used in women who are having multiple births (twins, triplets, etc).

Pitocin (Injection) Side Effects

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in face or hands, swelling or tingling in the mouth or throat, tightness in chest, trouble breathing
• Fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat
• Extreme thirst, confusion, agitation, weakness, muscle twitching
• Lightheadedness or fainting
• Seizure (convulsions)
• Sudden, severe, and ongoing headache
• Unusual bleeding or bruising
If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
• Headache
• Nausea, vomiting