Pitocin
Pitocin is used for: Inducing labor in women with Rh problems, diabetes, preeclampsia, or when it is in the best interest of the mother or fetus. It is also used to help abort the fetus in cases of incomplete abortion or miscarriage, produce contractions during the third stage of labor, and control...
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Pitocin
Oxytocin is a natural hormone that causes the uterus to contract. Oxytocin is used to induce labor, strengthen labor contractions during childbirth, control bleeding after childbirth, or to induce an abortion. Oxytocin may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
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Pitocin
Pitocin (oxytocin injection, USP) is a sterile, clear, colorless aqueous solution of synthetic oxytocin, for intravenous infusion or intramuscular injection. Pitocin is a nonapeptide found in pituitary extracts from mammals. It is standardized to contain 10 units of oxytocic hormone/mL and contains...
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Oxytocin
Oxytocin Pronunciation: (ox-ih-TOE-sin) Class: Uterine-active agents Trade Names: Pitocin - Injection 10 units/mL Pharmacology Endogenous hormone with uterine stimulant properties and vasopressive and antidiuretic effects. Pharmacokinetics...
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See also: Abortion, Labor Induction, Postpartum Bleeding

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