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Tocolyte 5 MG Injection

Manufactured byGufic Bioscience Ltd.
ContainsIsoxsuprine
Description
Tocolyte 5 MG Injection is a vasodilator that helps in improving blood flow. It is used in the treatment of peripheral vascular diseases (conditions that result in the poor or disturbed circulation of blood throughout your body) such as arteriosclerosis, Buerger's disease (blood vessels become inflamed, swell and can become blocked with blood clots) and Raynaud’s phenomenon (decreased blood flow to the nose, ears, fingers, toes, nipples or knees). Tocolyte 5 MG Injection is also used to prevent premature labour, in the treatment of cerebral vascular insufficiency (reduced blood flow to the brain) and dysmenorrhea (painful abdominal cramps during your menstrual cycle). Tocolyte 5 MG Injection shows some common side effects such as nausea, vomiting, weakness, chest pain, or an abnormal heartbeat. Hence inform your doctor if you experience side effects that persist for a long time or worsen while taking the medication. Also, avoid driving vehicles or operating heavy machines while taking this medication as it can cause dizziness. Tocolyte 5 MG Injection is administered by your doctor in a clinic or a hospital setting. Your doctor will determine the appropriate dose and duration of the treatment based on your clinical condition. Tocolyte 5 MG Injection is not recommended if you are allergic to it. It is not recommended if you have arterial bleeding (bleeding through your arteries). Inform your about your current medications as well as medical conditions to your doctor before taking the medicine. Tocolyte 5 MG Injection is not recommended for use in children less than 18 years due to a lack of data on safety and efficacy. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking this medication.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Tocolyte 5 MG Injection

  • Dizziness
  • Stomach pain
  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Chest pain
  • Fast heartbeat
  • Shortness of breath
  • Weakness

Uses of Tocolyte 5 MG Injection

What is it prescribed for?

  • Peripheral vascular diseases
  • Cerebral vascular insufficiency
  • Premature labour and dysmenorrhea
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for Tocolyte 5 MG Injection to show its action is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The duration of time for which Tocolyte 5 MG Injection remains effective 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 tendency has been reported for Tocolyte 5 MG Injection.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Tocolyte 5 MG Injection should not be used during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. Hence consult your doctor if you are pregnant to understand the potential risks and benefits before taking this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Tocolyte 5 MG Injection should not be used while breastfeeding unless absolutely necessary. Hence consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

Allergy

Avoid taking Tocolyte 5 MG 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.

Arterial Bleeding

Tocolyte 5 MG Injection is not recommended in arterial bleeding (bleeding through your arteries) or any other bleeding conditions, as it can worsen your problem.

Cardiovascular disease

Tocolyte 5 MG Injection is not recommended if you have heart problems especially, if you have irregular heart rhythms, as it can worsen your problem.

Hyperthyroidism

Tocolyte 5 MG Injection is not recommended in hyperthyroidism (abnormal overproduction of hormones by your thyroid gland), as it can worsen your condition.

Chorioamnionitis

Tocolyte 5 MG Injection is not recommended if you have chorioamnionitis (a bacterial infection of the placenta that occurs during pregnancy), as it can worsen your problem.

Eclampsia or severe pre-eclampsia

Tocolyte 5 MG Injection is not recommended in eclampsia (fits that occur during pregnancy or shortly after delivery in women having abnormally high blood pressure) or severe pre-eclampsia (abnormally high blood pressure during pregnancy), as it can worsen your problem.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Tocolyte 5 MG Injection should not be used during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. Hence consult your doctor if you are pregnant to understand the potential risks and benefits before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding

Tocolyte 5 MG Injection should not be used while breastfeeding unless absolutely necessary. Hence consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
General warnings

Use in children

Tocolyte 5 MG Injection is not recommended for use in children less than 12 years due to a lack of data on safety and efficacy.

Driving or operating machines

Avoid driving vehicles or operating heavy machines while taking Tocolyte 5 MG Injection as it can cause dizziness.

Other medicines

Tocolyte 5 MG Injection can interact with many other medicines. Hence, it is advised to you to inform your doctor about all the ongoing medications before taking this medicine.

Missed Dose

Since Tocolyte 5 MG Injection is given in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low.

Overdose

Since Tocolyte 5 MG Injection is given in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. If an overdose is suspected, your doctor will initiate emergency medical treatment.
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

Antipsychotics

Tizanidine

Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.
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.
Tocolyte 5 MG Injection is usually given in the clinical/hospital setting under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional. Inform your doctor if you have a known allergy to this medicine. Your doctor may monitor your blood tests during treatment with this medicine. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
Tocolyte 5 MG Injection works by dilating (opening) the blood vessel to improve the blood flow and causes direct relaxation of uterine and vascular smooth muscle to reduce uterine contractions.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Approved

Unknown

Classification

Category

Peripheral vasodilators

Schedule

Schedule H

Isoxsuprine: Medlineplus Drug Information (no date) MedlinePlus. U.S. National Library of Medicine. Available at: (Accessed: December 2, 2022).

https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682831.html

Isoxsuprine (oral route, injection route) side effects (2022) Mayo Clinic. Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. Available at: (Accessed: December 2, 2022).

https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/isoxsuprine-oral-route-injection-route/side-effects/drg-20067777?p=1
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Information on this page was last updated on 5 Jan 2023

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