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Meritocin is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Labor and Delivery Complications are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Meritocin have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Meritocin depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Meritocin side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Meritocin go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Meritocin's effect during pregnancy is Mild and Safe while nursing. It is important to know if Meritocin has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Meritocin related warnings section.
Meritocin is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Cervical Cancer are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Meritocin are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Meritocin have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Meritocin, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Meritocin is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Meritocin safe for pregnant women?
Meritocin has little to no side effects in pregnant women.
Is the use of Meritocin safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Meritocin.
What is the effect of Meritocin on the Kidneys?
Meritocin is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Meritocin on the Liver?
Meritocin may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Meritocin on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Meritocin on the heart have been reported.
Meritocin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Meritocin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Meritocin habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Meritocin is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Meritocin. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Meritocin should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Meritocin for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Meritocin
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Meritocin together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Meritocin
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Meritocin and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 965-966
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 329-331
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Pitocin® (Oxytocin)
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Syntometrine® (oxytocin/Ergometrine Maleate)