Tosiban 37.5mg Injection

About this Medicine

Tosiban 37.5mg Injection is used in the treatment of premature labor, a condition when the uterus starts contracting for birth too early than usual. It makes the uterus contraction less in nature and prevents early delivery. Tosiban 37.5mg Injection is generally administered by a doctor or a nurse in a clinical setting. Do self-administered this medicine at home. The dose and how often you get the injection depends on what you are taking it for and the severity of the symptoms. Your doctor will decide the exact dose, hence follow your doctor's advice. It is not given for more than 3 treatments, make sure do not exceed the treatment duration.The most common side effects of this medicine include injection site reaction, headache, nausea, vomiting, increased sugar level, and low blood pressure (dizziness). If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. To overcome dizziness rise slowly while from sitting or lying position.Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had kidney or liver disease, or if you are pregnant more than 24 weeks or you are pregnant with two babies. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Your doctor may check you for contraction and baby heart rate during treatment.

How it Works

Tosiban 37.5mg Injection works by blocking the action of a natural hormone called Oxytocin. It is hormone which causes the uterus (womb) to contract. Blocking the action of Oxytocin helps to delay the premature birth of the baby.

Key Facts

Chemical Class :: Oligopeptide|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: GYNAECOLOGICAL|Action Class :: Oxytocin Receptor Antagonist

Safety Overview

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Lactation

UNSAFE

Driving

SAFE

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Liver

CAUTION