Oxytocin Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings
Oxytocin is also known as: Pitocin, Syntocinon
Oxytocin Pregnancy Warnings
Oxytocin has been assigned to a pregnancy category X by the FDA. Animal studies have not been conducted with oxytocin. There are no known indications for use in the first trimester of pregnancy other than in relation to spontaneous or induced abortion. Based on wide experience with this drug and its chemical structure and pharmacological properties, it would not be expected to present a risk of fetal abnormalities when used as indicated.
Oxytocin Breastfeeding Warnings
Oxytocin is present in human milk in small amounts. If it is given to the mother postpartum for hemorrhage, it is recommend that nursing be delayed until the day following oxytocin discontinuation.
See Also...
- Oxytocin use while Breastfeeding (in more detail)
- oxytocin Consumer Information
- Pregnancy Support Group
- FDA Pregnancy Categories
- Medicine use during Pregnancy
- Medicine use while Breastfeeding
- Safe Medications during Breastfeeding
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