Comparing Oxytocin vs Syntocinon
Oxytocin | Syntocinon |
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Oxytocin | Syntocinon (oxytocin) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Abortion, Labor Induction, Postpartum Bleeding. oxytocin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Abortion, Labor Induction, Postpartum Bleeding. Syntocinon may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Abortion
Labor Induction
Postpartum Bleeding
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More about Oxytocin | More about (oxytocin) | ||||||||
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Oxytocin has an average rating of 4.5 out of 10 from a total of 13 ratings on Drugs.com. 40% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 60% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: oxytocin side effects in more detail. |
See also: Syntocinon side effects in more detail. |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Pitocin | Other oxytocin brands include: Pitocin | ||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
1 hour |
1 hour |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 258 drugs are known to interact with oxytocin:
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A total of 258 drugs are known to interact with Syntocinon:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
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More Information | |||||||||
Patient resources | |||||||||
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Professional Resources | |||||||||
Related Treatment Guide | |||||||||
** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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