DEMOXYTOCIN

Demoxytocin is a drug that is known as a synthetic analogue of oxytocin. It causes uterine contractions and can be used to induce or augment labor.

Uses

Demoxytocin is used in labor induction and augmentation.

Warnings

Demoxytocin should not be given to the following conditions:

Fetal distress
Significant cephalopelvic disproportion
Unfavorable presentation of the fetus
Excess uterine distention
Children >4
Elderly multiparae
Previous uterine surgery
Severe toxaemia
Amniotic fluid embolism
Hypertonic uterine contractions
Placenta praevia
Cord presentation or prolapsed
Mechanical obstruction to delivery
Predisposition to uterine rupture

Side Effects

Demoxytocin may have the following side effects:

Postpartum bleeding
Neonatal jaundice
Water retention
Acute transient hypotension with flushing
Reflex tachycardia
Death
Anaphylactic reactions
Fatal afibrinogenaemia
Maternal deaths from severe hypertension
Subarachnoid haemorrhage

Precautions

Precautions

Extra caution should be observed in the following conditions:

Borderline cephalopelvic disproportion
Patients greater than 35 years old
Resistant uterine inertia
Severe preeclampsia
Severe cardiovascular disorders

Interactions

Demoxytocin may interact with the following medicines:

Prostaglandins
Anaesthetics
Sympathomimetics

Overdose & Brands

If you have used Demoxytocin more than the usual dosage, seek medical help immediately.

Available Brands:

Sandopart
Odeax
Sandopral