Oxagon100mcg/ml
Rx- Generic:
- Carbetocin
- Company:
- Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- Dosage form:
- Injection
- Pack size:
- 1ml Ampoules
৳ 150/unit
Pack: ৳ 150
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At a glance
Carbetocin is a synthetic oxytocin analogue used for the prevention of uterine atony and excessive bleeding following caesarean section. It binds to oxytocin receptors on uterine smooth muscle, causing uterine contractions.
Indications
- Prevention of uterine atony after caesarean section
- Prevention of excessive bleeding (postpartum hemorrhage) after caesarean section
Dosage
Adults: A single dose of 100 mcg IV bolus (slowly over 1 minute) administered within 1 minute after delivery following caesarean section.
Children: Not intended for use in children.
Note: Single dose only. Administer only after the infant has been delivered by caesarean section under epidural or spinal anaesthesia.
Side effects
Common (10-40% of patients): Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, pruritus (itching), increased body temperature, trembling, weakness.
Infrequent (1-5% of patients): Back pain, dizziness, metallic taste, anaemia, sweating, chest pain, dyspnoea, chills, tachycardia, anxiety, flushing, feeling of warmth, hypotension, headache.
Precautions & warnings
- If adequate uterine contraction is not achieved after a single dose, additional doses of oxytocin or ergometrine may be required.
- Monitor blood pressure in patients with eclampsia and pre-eclampsia for up to 8 hours.
- Do not repeat treatment for inadequate uterine contraction (use additional oxytocin/ergometrine instead).
- Use with caution in epilepsy, migraine, asthma, or any condition where rapid addition to extracellular water may be hazardous.
- Not recommended for use in elderly patients.
- Carbetocin is structurally related to oxytocin; hyponatremia may occur.