Pitocin Disease Interactions
There are 2 disease interactions with Pitocin (oxytocin).
Oxytocin (applies to Pitocin) vascular dysfunction
Moderate Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility. Applicable conditions: Cerebral Vascular Disorder, Hypertension
Hypertensive events, subarachnoid hemorrhage, and arrhythmias have occurred during oxytocin therapy. Oxytocin possesses presser activity. Caution is advised in patients with uncontrolled hypertension or cerebrovascular dysfunction.
Oxytocin (applies to Pitocin) volume overload
Moderate Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility. Applicable conditions: Fluid Retention
Volume overload can occur during administration of oxytocin. Oxytocin possess antidiuretic properties. Consideration should, therefore, be given to the possibility of volume overload and water intoxication, particularly when oxytocin is administered continuously by infusion and the patient is receiving fluids by mouth.
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Pitocin drug interactions
There are 264 drug interactions with Pitocin (oxytocin).
Pitocin alcohol/food interactions
There is 1 alcohol/food interaction with Pitocin (oxytocin).
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Drug Interaction Classification
| Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
| Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
| Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
| No interaction information available. |
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