Syntocin Oxytocin Phenylephrine Hydrochloride
ModeratePhenylephrine raises blood pressure, and Oxytocin can make this rise stronger. The same stronger effect happens with MAOI antidepressants, tricyclic antidepressants, atropine and similar medicines that make the womb contract.
These medicines are often taken together with some care. Your doctor may change a dose, space them apart or check on you more often. Make sure your doctor and pharmacist know you take both.
What to do: Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using these together. They may check your blood pressure or change the plan.