Duratocin RTS Injection

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Ferring Pharmaceuticals
Active Ingredient	Carbetocin (100mcg/ml)
Chemical Class	Carboxylic acid and derivatives
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	GYNAECOLOGICAL
Action Class	Oxytocin Receptor Antagonist
User Rating	4.4
User Reviews	552

FAQ

What if you forget to take Duratocin Injection?

If you miss a dose of Duratocin RTS, consult your doctor.

Duratocin RTS Injection Reviews

Duratocin RTS is a medicine used to treat bleeding in women who have just had a baby. In some women, the womb (uterus) doesn’t contract (shrink) quickly enough after delivery. This makes it more likely that they’ll bleed more than normal. Duratocin RTS makes the womb contract and helps reduce the risk of bleeding.

Duratocin RTS is given as an intravenous injection by a doctor or a nurse. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. Duratocin RTS must not be given until after the baby has been delivered. Before receiving this injection, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions.

Some of the most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, stomach pain, itching, flushing, low blood pressure, headaches, and tremors. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects bother you or get worse. Let your doctor also know if you develop any new symptoms while you are being treated with Duratocin RTS.

You should not use Duratocin RTS if you are allergic to any components of this medicine. You should also not use this medicine if you have any kidney or liver problems, have heart problems, or have a history of epilepsy. Let your doctor also know if you have migraines, asthma, or preeclampsia. Duratocin RTS should not be used in pregnant women.

How Duratocin RTS Injection Works

Duratocin RTS belongs to a class of medicines called oxytocin receptor agonists. Oxytocin is the hormone that helps in muscle contraction during labor. This medicine binds with oxytocin receptors present on the smooth muscles of the uterus and helps in muscle contractions. These rhythmic contractions of the uterus help in childbirth and prevent excessive bleeding after childbirth.

How to Use Duratocin RTS Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Benefits of Duratocin RTS Injection

In Prevention of Postpartum Bleeding: Duratocin RTS helps control excessive bleeding post delivery. This helps prevent severe loss of blood that can lead to drop in blood pressure, shock, and even death if not controlled in time. This drug helps with the proper contraction of the uterus, and therefore, prevents hemorrhage and further complications.

Uses of Duratocin RTS Injection

Prevention of Postpartum Bleeding

Duratocin RTS Injection Side Effects

Safety Tips

Liver ^UNSAFE

Duratocin RTS is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Duratocin RTS 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.

Kidney ^UNSAFE

Duratocin RTS is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy ^UNSAFE

Duratocin RTS is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Driving ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

It is not known whether Duratocin RTS alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Alcohol ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Duratocin RTS. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

Duratocin RTS is given to make the womb contract (shrink) after delivery and thus reduce the risk of bleeding.
Inform your doctor if you have pre-eclampsia (high blood pressure in pregnancy) or eclampsia (onset of seizures or coma during pregnancy due to high blood pressure).
It must not be given until after the baby has been delivered.