About atosiban acetate
Oxytocin receptor antagonist
Used for
- Delays imminent preterm birth in selected pregnancies
Usual adult dose
Intravenous loading dose, then continuous infusion; treatment usually lasts up to 48 hours.
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Injection-site reactions
Important warnings
- For hospital use under obstetric supervision.
- Not suitable when continuing pregnancy poses a risk to mother or baby.
- Use is generally limited to pregnancies from 24 to 33 completed weeks.
- May cause allergic reactions or fluid in the lungs, especially with other medicines that delay labor.
Pregnancy
Used to delay preterm labor in selected pregnancies; avoid when delivery is medically necessary.
Breastfeeding
Not usually relevant during treatment; ask a clinician about breastfeeding after delivery.
Interactions
- Other medicines that delay labor may increase adverse effects, including fluid in the lungs.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.