CARBETOCIN

Brand Name & Strength

Duratocin® 100 mcg/ml Injection

Reconstitution

Not required

Further Dilution

Not required

Diluent

Not required

Administration & Infusion rate

Slow IV

Administer slowly over 1 min

Storage & Stability

RT

(<25 oC)

Fridge

(2 – 8 oC)

After Reconstitution

- -

After dilution

- -

Remarks

Must be used immediately once ampoule is opened.

Administer only when delivery of the infant has been completed by caesarean section under epidural or spinal anaesthesia.

Can be administered either before or after delivery of the placenta.