food interaction for Favcin Injection

alcohol interaction for Favcin Injection

pregnancy interaction for Favcin Injection

lactation interaction for Favcin Injection

food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
No interaction found/established
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Favcin 5IU/ml Injection. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Favcin 5IU/ml Injection is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Favcin 5IU/ml Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

SALT INFORMATION FOR Favcin 5IU/ml Injection

Oxytocin(5IU/ml)

Favcin injection uses

{med_name} is used for induction of labour. It may also be used to control post-delivery bleeding.

How favcin injection works

Favcin 5IU/ml Injection stimulates the contraction of the uterine muscles during delivery. It also helps to control post-delivery bleeding.

Common side effects of favcin injection

Vomiting, Headache, Uterine contractions, Nausea

SUBSTITUTES FOR Favcin Injection

No substitutes found

Expert advice FOR Favcin Injection

  • Oxytocin is a hormone, which is used in induction of labor.
  • It is also used to control post-delivery bleeding.
  • It is given intravenously (into a vein) or intramuscularly (into the muscle) by a doctor or healthcare provider in a hospital or clinic.
  • Oxytocin may cause temporary uterine contractions for a few days.
  • Before receiving Oxytocin, you should tell your doctor if you have a history of premature labor, surgery of uterus, or caesarean section.

Frequently asked questions FOR Favcin 5IU/ml Injection

Oxytocin

Q. What is Favcin 5IU/ml Injection and for what it is used for?
Favcin 5IU/ml Injection is an injectable preparation, which contains Oxytocin. Oxytocin is a hormone, produced naturally by the body. As a medicine, it is used to start or improve the contractions during labor (childbirth) process. It may also be used to minimize the bleeding after childbirth.
Q. How and in what dose can it be used?
It is given as an injection, only at the hospital or clinic by the medical healthcare professional. The dose is decided by the doctor, depending on the contraction pattern or the current medical situation of the patient.
Q. Is there any special precaution should I follow?
Your doctor, would take the proper medical history, and evaluate you before giving this medicine. You should tell the detailed medical history to your doctor. Tell to your doctor if you previously had a premature delivery, or c-section, or any other uterine or cervical surgery.
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Q. What may be the possible side effects associated with it?
It may cause a headache, nausea, vomiting and increased in blood pressure. You may also feel increased uterine contractions for some time. However, these conditions are very much manageable in hospital settings.

Content on this page was last updated on 21 December, 2023, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)