Carbetocin (100mcg/ml)

Carbetocin (100mcg/ml) — Uses and Benefits

This medicine is used to prevent excessive bleeding (postpartum haemorrhage) after childbirth.

WHAT THIS MEDICINE IS USED FOR

• Prevention of heavy bleeding after delivery, especially after caesarean section
• Helping the uterus contract firmly after the baby is delivered

HOW IT WORKS

• It acts like the natural hormone oxytocin, binding to uterine muscle receptors
• It causes the uterus to contract strongly and stay contracted for a longer time
• This reduces blood loss by closing off blood vessels in the uterine wall

WHAT IT IS NOT USED FOR

• It is not used to induce or speed up labour
• It is not used before the baby is delivered
• It is not a treatment for bleeding unrelated to childbirth
• It is not used in men or non-pregnant women

How to Use Carbetocin (100mcg/ml)

HOW TO TAKE IT

• This medicine is given only as an injection by a trained healthcare professional, usually into a vein
• It is given as a single dose immediately after the baby is delivered, especially during caesarean section
• You will not be asked to take this medicine at home or by mouth
• The exact timing and administration is decided by your doctor based on your delivery

IF YOU MISS A DOSE

• This does not apply, as it is a one-time hospital-administered injection given at the time of delivery
• If bleeding is not adequately controlled, your doctor will decide on further treatment

STORAGE

• This medicine is stored and handled by hospital staff or pharmacy, not by patients at home
• It is usually kept refrigerated or as per manufacturer instructions, protected from light
• Patients do not need to store or manage this medicine themselves

Carbetocin (100mcg/ml) — Side Effects

COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Flushing or feeling of warmth
• Headache
• Low blood pressure with dizziness
• Abdominal or back pain
• Metallic taste in mouth

LESS COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Chest pain or tightness
• Anaemia
• Tremors
• Itching or rash
• Anxiety

SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS — STOP AND SEE A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY

• Severe allergic reaction with swelling of face, lips or throat
• Difficulty breathing
• Irregular heartbeat or severe chest pain
• Sudden severe drop in blood pressure with fainting
• Signs of fluid overload such as severe swelling or breathlessness

This is not a complete list. Report any unusual or persistent symptom to your doctor or pharmacist.

Carbetocin (100mcg/ml) — Safety Information and Precautions

This is a prescription-only medicine in India and is administered only in a hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional.

DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE IF YOU

• Are allergic to carbetocin or oxytocin
• Have not yet delivered the baby (it must never be given before delivery)
• Have certain heart rhythm problems, unless your doctor decides otherwise

TELL YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE STARTING IF YOU

• Have heart disease, high blood pressure, or blood vessel problems
• Have kidney or liver disease
• Have epilepsy or migraine
• Have any known drug allergies

MEDICINES THAT CAN INTERACT

• Other drugs that lower blood pressure
• Certain anaesthetic agents used during delivery
• Other oxytocic drugs, as effects may add up

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is this medicine safe to use during pregnancy?

It is given only after the baby is delivered, never before, so it does not affect the unborn baby.

Can this medicine be given by mouth?

No, it is only given as an injection by a healthcare professional in a hospital setting.

Will this affect breastfeeding?

• Small amounts may pass into breast milk, but it is generally considered compatible with breastfeeding; discuss with your doctor.
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