Caritec 100mcg/ml Solution for Injection is a medicine used to treat bleeding in women who have just had a baby. In some women, the womb (uterus) doesn’t contract (shrink) quickly enough after delivery. This makes it more likely that they’ll bleed more than normal. Caritec 100mcg/ml Solution for Injection makes the womb contract and helps reduce the risk of bleeding.

Caritec 100mcg/ml Solution for Injection is given as an intravenous injection by a doctor or a nurse. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. Caritec 100mcg/ml Solution for Injection must not be given until after the baby has been delivered. Before receiving this injection, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions.

Some of the most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, stomach pain, itching, flushing, low blood pressure, headaches, and tremors. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects bother you or get worse. Let your doctor also know if you develop any new symptoms while you are being treated with Caritec 100mcg/ml Solution for Injection.

You should not use Caritec 100mcg/ml Solution for Injection if you are allergic to any components of this medicine. You should also not use this medicine if you have any kidney or liver problems, have heart problems, or have a history of epilepsy. Let your doctor also know if you have migraines, asthma, or preeclampsia. Caritec 100mcg/ml Solution for Injection should not be used in pregnant women.

Uses of Caritec Solution for Injection

Prevention of Postpartum Bleeding

Benefits of Caritec Solution for Injection

In Prevention of Postpartum Bleeding

Caritec 100mcg/ml Solution for Injection helps control excessive bleeding post delivery. This helps prevent severe loss of blood that can lead to drop in blood pressure, shock, and even death if not controlled in time. This drug helps with the proper contraction of the uterus, and therefore, prevents hemorrhage and further complications.

Side effects of Caritec Solution for Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Caritec

Nausea
Stomach pain
Itching
Headache
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
Hypotension (low blood pressure)
Tremors
Vomiting
Back pain
Chest pain
Metallic taste
Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
Breathlessness
Chills
Generalized pain

How to use Caritec Solution for Injection

Your doctor or nurse will guide you how to use this medicine.

How Caritec Solution for Injection works

Caritec 100mcg/ml Solution for Injection belongs to a class of medicines called oxytocin receptor agonists. Oxytocin is the hormone that helps in muscle contraction during labor. This medicine binds with oxytocin receptors present on the smooth muscles of the uterus and helps in muscle contractions. These rhythmic contractions of the uterus help in childbirth and prevent excessive bleeding after childbirth.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Caritec 100mcg/ml Solution for Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Caritec 100mcg/ml Solution for Injection is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Caritec 100mcg/ml Solution for Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Caritec 100mcg/ml Solution for Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

UNSAFE

Caritec 100mcg/ml Solution for Injection is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

UNSAFE

Caritec 100mcg/ml Solution for Injection is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Caritec Solution for Injection?

If you miss a dose of Caritec 100mcg/ml Solution for Injection, consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Caritec 100mcg/ml Solution for Injection

₹2133/Solution for Injection

Carbitex HS Injection

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₹594/solution for injection

73% cheaper

Carbitex HS Injection

Bharat Serums & Vaccines Ltd

₹510/solution for injection

77% cheaper

Quick tips

Caritec 100mcg/ml Solution for Injection is given to make the womb contract (shrink) after delivery and thus reduce the risk of bleeding.
It must not be given until after the baby has been delivered.
Inform your doctor if you have pre-eclampsia (high blood pressure in pregnancy) or eclampsia (onset of seizures or coma during pregnancy due to high blood pressure).

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Carboxylic acid and derivatives

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GYNAECOLOGICAL

Action Class

Oxytocin Receptor Antagonist

Patient concerns

I was late on my dates this month and now having heavy bleeding with thick fluid (clots) passage from past 6-7 days This is for the 1st time happening and I am really worried.Please suggest and advice the medication

Dr. Megha Tuli

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Heavy bleeding is expected after a delayed period. Try Tranexa tablets to control the bleeding.

Suddenly from last two months m having bleeding only for 1 day during periods .I want to know reason behind it.i am taking Diane 35 now.but still the bleeding lasts for 1 day.The flow of bleeding is very slow.kindly give your suggestions.

Dr. Megha Tuli

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Hi dear. Usually bleeding decreases while on Diane 35. Also amount if bleeding would depend on how you are taking the pills. However don't worry, decrease in bleeding is expected.

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