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Oxytocin

Clinically reviewed by MedNext Clinical Team. Last reviewed 1 January 2026. See our editorial policy and correction policy.

6 known interactions
2 brand names

Indications

  • Induction of labour
  • Caesarean section
  • Active management of the third stage of labour

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Drug Interactions

Moderate interactions

6 drug interactions identified for Oxytocin. Check the full interaction details, severity ratings, and clinical recommendations in the MedNext app.

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Safety Information

Cautions

General cautions: Avoid large infusion volumes and restrict fluid intake by mouth (risk of hyponatraemia and water-intoxication); cardiovascular disease Specific cautions: When used for Induction of l

Side Effects

Commoncoagulatio
Rarecoagulatio

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Brand Names

Pitocin(IN)Syntocinon(IN, PK, SA, AE, EG, ZA, NG)
Mn

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Source: MedNext Audited Proprietary Dataset

Last reviewed: 2026

Reviewer: MedNext Clinical Team

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