oxytocin

Indications:

• Induction of labor in pregnant women with medical reasons for induction.
• Stimulation of contractions during labor.
• Control of bleeding after childbirth (postpartum hemorrhage).

Mechanism of Action: Oxytocin acts on specific receptors in the uterine muscle, causing it to contract. During childbirth, it facilitates the rhythmic contractions of the uterus. It also stimulates the milk ejection reflex in breastfeeding mothers.

Pharmacokinetics:

• Absorption: Administered intravenously or intramuscularly, it acts rapidly.
• Distribution: Widely distributed in the body.
• Metabolism: Rapidly metabolized in the liver and plasma.
• Excretion: Excreted primarily through the urine.

Form: Oxytocin API is typically available as a white powder or as a solution.