Question 1

What is Carbetocin used for?

Accepted Answer

Prevention of excessive bleeding after delivery (postpartum haemorrhage), especially after caesarean section (CS) or normal delivery

Question 2

How do you take Carbetocin?

Accepted Answer

This is not a tablet — it is given as a single injection (100 micrograms) into a vein or muscle by a doctor or midwife immediately after your baby is delivered. You do not take this drug at home by yourself.

Question 3

What are the side effects of Carbetocin?

Accepted Answer

Headache, feeling of warmth or flushing, trembling or shaking, stomach pain or cramps, feeling nauseous (like wanting to vomit)

Question 4

Who should not take Carbetocin?

Accepted Answer

Women who are allergic to carbetocin or oxytocin, women still pregnant or in labour (before delivery), women with serious liver or kidney problems, women with epilepsy, and women with heart or blood vessel conditions.

Question 5

Is Carbetocin safe during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Carbetocin is only used after the baby has been delivered — it must never be given during pregnancy as it can cause dangerous contractions; its safety during breastfeeding is generally acceptable as only tiny amounts pass into breast milk.

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