Pitocin and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There is 1 alcohol/food/lifestyle interaction with Pitocin (oxytocin).
Oxytocin High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
Moderate Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility
oxytocin - vascular dysfunction
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.
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Pitocin drug interactions
There are 264 drug interactions with Pitocin (oxytocin).
Pitocin disease interactions
There are 2 disease interactions with Pitocin (oxytocin) which include:
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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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