Carbetocin is an analogue of oxytocin with a longer duration of effects. It selectively binds to oxytocin receptors inside the muscles of the uterus, stimulating rhythmic uterine contractions and growing both the frequency of existing contractions and uterine tone. Additionally, it complements uterine involution early after giving birth.
Carbetocin is used in the prophylaxis of uterine atony and excessive bleeding after caesarean section.
Carbetocin should not be given to people with the following conditions:
Carbetocin may give rise to the following side effects:
Precautions
Special precautions should be observed in people with the following conditions:
Interactions
Carbetocin may interact with the following medicines:
Symptoms of Carbetocin overdose include the following:
Seek medical help immediately.
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