What is Tractocil?
A synthetic peptide that competes with the human hormone oxytocin at the receptor level helps treat premature labor by suppressing uterine muscle contractions .
What are the uses of Tractocil?
It is used to delay childbirth in a pregnant woman if:
Have regular uterine contractions lasting at least 30 seconds at a rate of ≥ 4 contractions per 30 minutes.
Cervical dilation of 1-3 cm.
Gestational age from 24 to 33 weeks.
The heartbeat of the fetus is normal.
Premature rupture of membranes.
What are the contraindications for the use of Tractocil?
It is forbidden to use the drug without consulting a specialist doctor in the following cases:
Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.
Prepartum uterine bleeding that requires immediate delivery.
Stillbirth or abnormal fetal heart rate.
Preeclampsia .
Intrauterine infection.
Gestational age less than 24 or greater than 33 weeks.
What are the side effects of Tractocil?
Side effects of this medicine:
Pain, redness, and swelling at the injection site.
Nausea.
vomiting.
dizziness;
Headache.
High blood sugar.
Reduction of Blood pressure.
Increased heart rate.
What are the precautions for the use of Tractocil?
Use with caution under the supervision of a doctor in the following cases:
Pregnancy and breastfeeding period.
What are the drug interactions of Tractocil?
It is preferable to tell the doctor or pharmacist about all medications, herbs, vitamins, and nutritional supplements before starting treatment.
What are the doses of Tractocel and methods of use?
Recommended initial dose: 6.75 mg given by slow IV injection over 1 minute, immediately followed by an infusion of 300 mcg/minute over 3 hours.
Then decrease the infusion rate to 100 µg/min for up to 45 hours.
Maximum dose: 330.75 mg/48 hours.
What are the storage conditions for Tractocil?
Store at a temperature below 25 C, away from moisture and direct sunlight.
