L Tocin is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Labor and Delivery Complications. L Tocin also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of L Tocin. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed L Tocin side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of L Tocin are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
L Tocin's effect during pregnancy is Mild and Safe while nursing. Warnings related to L Tocin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
L Tocin can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid L Tocin in conditions like Cervical Cancer. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the L Tocin contraindications section.
Drug reaction of L Tocin with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking L Tocin is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
L Tocin is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when L Tocin is used -
Is the use of L Tocin safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get mild side effects from L Tocin.
Is the use of L Tocin safe during breastfeeding?
L Tocin is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of L Tocin on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of L Tocin on the kidneys.
What is the effect of L Tocin on the Liver?
Side effects of L Tocin rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of L Tocin on the Heart?
Side effects of L Tocin rarely affect the heart.
L Tocin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take L Tocin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this L Tocin habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to L Tocin.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking L Tocin, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as L Tocin can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
L Tocin should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, L Tocin cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and L Tocin
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking L Tocin with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and L Tocin
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking L Tocin with alcohol.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Pitocin® (Oxytocin)
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Syntometrine® (oxytocin/Ergometrine Maleate)