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Labtocin Injection

Manufactured byLABORATE PHARMACEUTICAL LTD
ContainsOxytocin
Description
Labtocin Injection consists of Oxytocin (a hormone that is involved in childbirth and breastfeeding). The medicine is primarily used in pregnant women for labour induction, increasing uterine contractions and controlling bleeding after childbirth. Labtocin Injection causes common side effects such as nausea, vomiting, and intense and frequent contractions. These side effects usually subside with time. However, consult your doctor for further assistance if they persist or worsen. Labtocin Injection will be administered under medical supervision. It is recommended to be only when there is any medical condition that prevents women to produce labour naturally. The dose and duration will be decided by your doctor as per your condition. Labtocin Injection is not recommended if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have ever had surgery of the uterus, cesarean section or have a history of premature labour. Also, let your doctor know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Labtocin Injection

  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Headache
  • Convulsions

Uses of Labtocin Injection

What is it prescribed for?

  • Induction of labor
  • Postpartum bleeding
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The effect of Labtocin Injection can be observed within 30 minutes after the administration of the dose.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The time for which Labtocin Injection remains active is clinically not established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Labtocin Injection.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Labtocin Injection is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the foetus.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Labtocin Injection is safe to use in breastfeeding mothers. It is advised to consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Allergy

Avoid taking Labtocin Injection if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.

Hypertonic uterine patterns

Labtocin Injection is not recommended for use in case of hypertonic uterine patterns (high uterine contraction leading to complications of labour induction).

Fetal distress

Labtocin Injection is not recommended for use in case of fetal distress (a condition in which the baby is not well due to inadequate oxygen or nutrient supply).

Cephalopelvic disproportion

Labtocin Injection is not recommended for use in case of cephalopelvic disproportion, a pregnancy complication where the baby is unable to get through the birth canal due to a difficult delivery position or a narrow mother’s pelvis.

Cesarean section

Labtocin Injection is not recommended if you have a history of cesarean section due to the increased risk of side effects.

Surgical intervention

Labtocin Injection is not recommended if surgical intervention is required during delivery.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Labtocin Injection is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the foetus.

Breast-feeding

Labtocin Injection is safe to use in breastfeeding mothers. It is advised to consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings

For hospital use only

Labtocin Injection should be administered only by a trained medical practitioner in a hospital setting with appropriate obstetrical care facilities.

Uncontrolled hypertension

Labtocin Injection should be administered with caution if you have uncontrolled hypertension due to the risk of worsening of the condition. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative will be done by your doctor based on your clinical condition.

Volume overload

Labtocin Injection may cause volume overload and water intoxication upon administration. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative will be done by your doctor based on your clinical condition.

Cervical cancer

Labtocin Injection should be administered with caution if you have a history of cervical cancer (cancer of the lowermost part of the womb). Monitoring, appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative will be done by your doctor based on your clinical condition.

Genital herpes

Labtocin Injection should be administered with caution if you have a history of genital herpes (sexually transmitted infections marked by genital pain and sores). Monitoring, appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative will be done by your doctor based on your clinical condition.

Uterus infection

Labtocin Injection should be administered with caution if you have a history of a severe infection in the womb. Monitoring, appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative will be done by your doctor based on your clinical condition.

Missed Dose

Since Labtocin Injection is administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical or hospital setting, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low.

Overdose

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.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

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Disease interactions

Hypertension or cerebrovascular dysfunction

Labtocin Injection should be administered with caution if you have high blood pressure or cerebrovascular dysfunction (characterised by difficulty paying attention or thinking clearly, and disorientation) as it may worsen your condition.

Fluid retention

Labtocin Injection should be used with caution if you have fluid retention (accumulation of fluid in the body), as it can worsen your condition. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Labtocin Injection should be administered only by a trained medical practitioner in a hospital setting with appropriate obstetrical care facilities. Close monitoring of your blood pressure and vital signs will be done by your doctor.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
Labtocin Injection works by increasing the release of a certain chemical which is further responsible for uterine contraction.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Unknown

Approved

Classification

Category

Uterotonic agents

Schedule

Schedule H

Accessdata.fda.gov. 2022. [online] Available at: [Accessed 1 August 2022].

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2014/018261s031lbl.pdf

Acog.org. 2022. Induction of Labor at 39 Weeks. [online] Available at: [Accessed 1 August 2022].

https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/induction-of-labor-at-39-weeks

Dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2022. DailyMed - OXYTOCIN injection. [online] Available at: [Accessed 1 August 2022].

https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=a9b62187-4141-487c-a9da-f42ad7f9b408
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Information on this page was last updated on 11 Jan 2023

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