Xtan 6.75mg Injection

Short Description

Xtan 6.75mg Injection is used to treat premature labor, a condition where the uterus starts contracting too early, by making the uterus contractions less intense and preventing early delivery.

Dosage Form

Injection

Introduction

Xtan 6.75mg Injection is generally administered by a doctor or a nurse in a clinical setting. Do not self-administer this medicine at home. The dose and how often you get the injection depends on what you are taking it for and the severity of the symptoms. Your doctor will decide the exact dose. It is not given for more than 3 treatments and make sure do not exceed the treatment duration.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.

Side Effects

Injection site reaction Headache Nausea Vomiting Increased sugar level Low blood pressure (dizziness)

Alcohol Warning

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Xtan 6.75mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

Xtan 6.75mg Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Xtan 6.75mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Xtan 6.75mg Injection works by blocking the action of a natural hormone called Oxytocin, which causes the uterus (womb) to contract. Blocking the action of Oxytocin helps to delay the premature birth of the baby.

Xtan 6.75mg Injection helps delay premature birth of your baby. It is given as an injection into a vein followed by infusions (drip). During treatment with Xtan 6.75mg Injection, your contractions and your unborn baby's heart rate may be monitored.