Desloratadine Oral Solution and Oxytocin Intravenous, Intramuscular

• Generic Name: desloratadine
• Dosage Forms: oral solution
• Other Brand Names: Clarinex, Clarinex Reditabs, Neoclarityn, Aerius

Desloratadine is an antihistamine that is used to treat the symptoms of allergies, such as sneezing, watery eyes, itching, and runny nose.

Desloratadine is also used to treat skin hives and itching in people with chronic skin reactions.

Desloratadine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: oxytocin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Pitocin, Syntocinon

Oxytocin is a hormone used to help start or continue labor and to control bleeding after delivery. It is also sometimes used to help milk secretion in breast-feeding.

Oxytocin may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

In general, oxytocin should not be used to start labor unless there are specific medical reasons. Be sure you have discussed this with your doctor before receiving oxytocin.

Oxytocin is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Novartis Pharmaceuticals removed Syntocinon® nasal spray from the market in March 1995.