oxytocin
Information, Symptoms, Treatments and Resources
What is oxytocin?
Generic Name: oxytocin
Other Brand Names:
Pitocin, Syntocinon
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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- Jun 09, 2007
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I am in my 38 Week and my doctor will induce me round the 14th of this month. T...
