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Medicines oxytocinQuestion & answer

oxytocin · Medicine question

What common adverse effects are reported in mothers receiving oxytocin?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Common adverse effects reported in mothers receiving oxytocin are headache, tachycardia, bradycardia, nausea and vomiting.

Sources for this answer

Oxytocin 10 IU/ml Concentrate for Solution for InfusionWockhardt UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.8 Undesirable effects · Version 4Document updated 17 September 2019

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