Carbetocin
General English name: Carbetocin
Application: Prevention of postpartum hemorrhage
Dosage forms of carbotosin
Carbotocin Drug Information
The correct amount and method of carbotocin consumption
Contraindications to the use of carbotosin
Carbotocin consumption during pregnancy and lactation
Carbotocin Warning
The effect of Carbetocin on driving
Drug Interaction Carbotocin
Carbotocin Warning
Side effects of carbotocin
Complications of Carbotocin Overdose (Carbotocin Poisoning)
Storage conditions of Carbetocin
Dosage forms of carbotosin
Carbotocin Drug Information
Carbotocin has an oxytocin-like function that causes uterine contractions. It is used to induce labor and control postpartum hemorrhage.
The correct amount and method of carbotocin consumption
- Read the package leaflet carefully before starting treatment with this medicine. This brochure will help you to get information about the drug and its possible side effects.
- The dose and amount of Carbetocin varies from person to person; Use the medicine exactly as your doctor advised.
- The drug is injected intravenously and intramuscularly under a doctor.
- The dose and course of treatment with this drug for each person depends on the treatment process, the patient's weight.
Contraindications to the use of carbotosin
- Pay attention to the expiration date of the carbosine medicine and do not take it if the medicine in your hand has expired.
- Never give Carbetocin to another person, even if you have the same symptoms.
- Check for drug interactions with carbotosin, and if you are taking a drug that interacts with this drug, talk to your doctor about using your medications.
Carbotocin consumption during pregnancy and lactation
During pregnancy and lactation, you should not use the drug arbitrarily without consulting your doctor. Medications can have devastating effects on the fetus or on yourself. As this medicine induces labor, never use this medicine during pregnancy without consulting your doctor.
The effect of Carbetocin on driving
Carbetocin can not make you drowsy or blurred vision, if you do not have these symptoms, you do not need to avoid driving or operating machinery.
Drug Interaction Carbotocin
- It may alter the performance of medications and increase the risk of serious side effects. Do not change the dose of your medicine without consulting your doctor or stop taking the medicine. Make a list of all the medicines (including prescription / over-the-counter and herbal medicines) you use and share them with your doctor and pharmacist.
- Caffeine-containing medications such as migraine headache medications, cough and cold medications containing decongestants (such as pseudoephedrine, phenylephrine), and hyperactivity medications such as Ritalin may affect the action of this medication, be sure to tell your doctor. That you use these drugs.
Carbotocin Warning
Some medications may not be prescribed under certain conditions, and some medications may be prescribed if additional treatment is needed; Therefore, it is best for your doctor to be aware of the following before taking carbotosin:
- If you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
- If you are currently taking certain medications. These medicines include all the medicines available, whether you are prescribed them or taking them without a doctor's prescription, such as herbal medicines and complementary medicines.
- If you have a history of an allergic reaction to a drug.
Side effects of carbotocin
All medications can cause side effects. But many consumers also do not experience any side effects. Some of the side effects go away shortly after taking this medicine. In case of persistent side effects, the doctor should be informed:
- Abdominal pain
- heart attack
- Headache
- Low blood pressure
- Vertigo
- back ache
- Itchy or sore skin
- Trembling
- Anemia (yellowing of the skin, fatigue or abnormal weakness)
- Anxiety
- Chest pain
- Shortness of breath
- the pain
- Tachycardia
- Nausea, vomiting, back pain, dizziness, excessive sweating: If these symptoms bother you, see a doctor immediately.
Consult your doctor if you have any other symptoms that you feel are due to the use of Carbetocin.
Complications of Carbotocin Overdose (Carbotocin Poisoning)
- Do not take more than the dose prescribed by your doctor.
- If you feel that someone has been poisoned and you have symptoms such as pain, shortness of breath, fainting and weakness (fainting), call the emergency room immediately.
Storage conditions of Carbetocin
Keep the medicine out of the reach of children.
Store the medicine in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight.