Atosiban

Atosiban is a desamino-oxytocin analogue that acts as an antagonist of oxytocin receptor or competetive vasopressin receptor. It inhibits hormones like oxytocin and vasopressin and is used as labour repressant medication that is used to delay or halt premature labour. It can be used for tocolysis during preterm period and also for the reduction of excessive contractions experienced at the term.

Before taking Atosiban you should always consult your doctor, especially if you have abruptio placentae, multipla gestation, eclampsia or pre-eclampsia, undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, intrauterine fetal distress, suspected chorioamnionitis, or fetal death. Also you should not take Atosiban for any other purpose, other than as a labour repressant. There are no reported side effects or any adverse reactions on using Atosiban.

Atosiban is administered only as an intravenous injection. The usual dosage is 6.75mg in form of 7.5mg/ml solution that is given over a one minute period. It is advised that you consult a doctor before taking it, as the dosage can vary depending on your medical condition and your age.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Laser Gynae before using this medicine.

• Preterm Labor

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Laser Gynae before using this medicine.

• Headache

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Hot Flushes

• Dizziness

• Injection Site Reaction

• Tachycardia

• Increased Glucose Level In Blood

• Decreased Blood Pressure

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Laser Gynae before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Laser Gynae before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Atosiban as ingredient

• Tosiban 37.5Mg Injection

  Zuventus Healthcare Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Laser Gynae before using this medicine.

This medicine is used to prevent premature labour. It stops the production of inositol trisphosphate that is secreted from the myometrial cell membrane, the outcome of which is a lesser release of intracellular calcium and extracellular Ca2+.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Laser Gynae before using this medicine.