Pitocin Injection, Oxytocin

Oxytocin is used in induction of labour and post-delivery bleeding. Oxytocin is also used for Overfilling of the breasts with milk, Absence of uterine contractions during labor, Caesarean section and in Cesarean section

Oxytocin works by stimulating the contraction of the uterine muscles during child birth or delivery. Oxytocin also helps to control post-delivery bleeding from the placenta.Oxytocin works to Induce uterine contractions during childbirth and helps in milk ejection from the breasts.

Some of the potential side effects of Oxytocin can include the symptoms below;

Vomiting,
Headache,
Maternal water intoxication,
Runny nose,
Uncontrolled uterine contractions,
Nausea,
Decreased placental blood flow,
Slow heart rate,
Nausea,
Increased heart rate