Indications
Arbecin is used to prevent uterine atony (failure of the womb to contract) and postpartum haemorrhage (excessive bleeding) after the baby has been delivered by planned caesarean section performed under epidural or spinal anaesthesia.
⚠️ Always consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.
Pharmacology
Carbetocin is a medicine used to control postpartum hemorrhage, the bleeding that can occur after childbirth. It is an analogue of oxytocin, and it works in much the same way: by causing the uterus to contract. Carbetocin attaches to oxytocin receptors found on the smooth muscle of the uterus, which brings about rhythmic uterine contractions, makes existing contractions more frequent, and increases uterine tone. The uterus contains very few oxytocin receptors when a woman is not pregnant; this number rises through pregnancy and peaks at the time of delivery.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in pregnancy: carbetocin injection should not be used during pregnancy. Small amounts of the drug do pass into breast milk in nursing mothers, but the tiny quantity an infant would take in through breastfeeding is not expected to pose any meaningful safety risk.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Dosage Reference
⚠️ Reference ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor for personalized dosing.