Oxagon 100 Injection

Carbetocin
100 mcg/ml
Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Pack size 1 ml
Unite Price 150.00 BDT

Indications

Oxagon 100 Injection is used for: Prophylaxis of uterine atony and excessive bleeding after caesarean section

Adult Dose

Intravenous Prophylaxis of uterine atony and excessive bleeding after caesarean section Adult: Single dose of 100 mcg given over 1 min after delivery.

Child Dose

Renal Dose

Administration

Contra Indications

Do not administer before delivery. Vascular disease esp coronary artery disease; hepatic or renal disease.

Precautions

Monitor BP in eclampsia and preeclampsia for up to 8 hrs. Inadequate uterine contraction (do not repeat treatment). Epilepsy; migraine; asthma.

Pregnancy-Lactation

Interactions

Vasoconstrictors in conjunction with caudal block anaesthesia; cyclopropane anaesthesia.

Side Effects

Side effects of Carbetocin : Nausea; vomiting; abdominal pain; pruritus; flushing; feeling of warmth; hypotension; headache; tremor; back pain; dizziness; metallic taste; anaemia; sweating; chest pain; dyspnoea; chills; tachycardia; anxiety.

Mode of Action

Carbetocin is a synthetic analogue of oxytocin reported to have a longer duration of action.

Note

Oxagon 100 100 mcg/ml Injection generic name is Carbetocin. Oxagon 100 100 mcg/ml Injection is manufactured by Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Oxagon 100 is availble in all over Bangladesh. Mes BD drug index information on Oxagon 100 Injection is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.

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