Oxytocin and acute pulmonary oedema Patient Reports February 11, 2012

Oxytocin Side Effects Report #5201558-5
Oxytocin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from INDIA on Dec 29, 2006. Female patient, 26 years of age, was diagnosed with labour induction, haemorrhage prophylaxis and was treated with Oxytocin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acute pulmonary oedema, caesarean section, cervix dystocia, face oedema, hyponatraemia. Oxytocin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GLUCOSE. Patient recovered.

Oxytocin Side Effects Report #5786001-X
Oxytocin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from ITALY on June 23, 2008. Female patient, 33 years of age, was diagnosed with caesarean section and was treated with Oxytocin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acute pulmonary oedema, blood immunoglobulin e increased, brain oedema, bronchospasm, cardiac arrest , chemical poisoning, endotracheal intubation, haemoglobin decreased, hypotension. Oxytocin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BUPIVACAINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.