Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Oxytocin
Chemical Class
Nonapeptide
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
H01BB02
Status
Essential Medicine
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Uses
Oxytocin is a hormone that is used to induce labor or strengthen uterine contractions, or to control bleeding after childbirth. Oxytocin ...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Nonapeptide
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Posterior Pituitary Hormones pharmacological group
It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Nonapeptide. It belongs to Oxytocin agonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Posterior Pituitary Hormones pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Oxytocin is 1007.19.
How to Take It
1
Adult · IV Inf
5 to 10 IU/min — As recommended.
IV drip inf. of the 5% of D/W containing 1 IU Oxytocin per 100ml, Initial Inf. rate of 1-4 mU/min may be gradually increased upto max. 20mU/min
2
Child
Not used in children
Safety Alerts
You should not be treated with oxytocin if you are allergic to it
Tell your doctor if you have ever had: a severe infection in your uterus
a difficult labor because you have a small pelvis
surgery on your cervix or uterus (including a prior C-section)
high blood pressure
Important Warnings
Use only as directed
Tell your doctor if you use other medicines or have other medical conditions or allergies
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction : hivesdifficult breathingswelling of your facelipstongueor throat. Oxytocin may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have: a fastslowor uneven heart rateexcessive bleeding long after childbirthsevere headacheblurred visionpounding in your neck or earsor confusionsevere weaknessfeeling unsteady. Oxytocin may cause serious or life-threatening side effects in the newborn baby
Drug Interactions
Other drugs may affect oxytocin
including prescription and over-the-counter medicines
vitamins
and herbal products . Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use.
Storage
Inj Store at room temperature, Below 15°C or in refrigerator. Do not Freeze.
Price Intelligence
Rs 668.49
DRAP approved maximum price · per pack of 50 · approved 23 Jul, 2026
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper pack of 50Rs 668.49
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Oxytocin, and what they are not.
Same active ingredient, a different dose. Never switch strength without your doctor or pharmacist.
Tocinox
5IU
Rs 19.44Rs 19.44/unit
Geofman Pharmaceuticals
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Below approved ceilingGEOFMAN PHARMACEUTICALS
Syntomax
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No DRAP alertsINDUS PHARMA
Syntocinon
5iu
Rs 1,000
NOVARTIS
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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