Carbetocin, a synthetic analog of oxytocin
Therapeutic agent (verify pharmacological class)
What it is used for
Postpartum uterine haemorrhage; medical induction of labour; augmentation of labour; hypotonic uterine inertia; diagnosis of utero-placental insufficiency [oxytocin challenge test]; treatment of lactation deficiency [mostly intranasally]; diagnosis of foetal distress
Warnings
Obtain allergy and medication history. Adjust for renal/hepatic impairment, pregnancy, lactation, extremes of age and interacting drugs. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest appropriate duration. Monitor for expected class adverse effects.
Possible side effects
Fibrinogenaemia; pelvic hematoma; postpartum hemorrhage: allergic reactions; cardiac arrhythmias; hypotension followed by hypertension; uterine rupture; water intoxication; nausea; vomiting.
Storage
Store as labelled. Keep out of reach of children.
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