Oxytocin Injection: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates
Oxytocin Injection
| Generic name | Oxytocin |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Oxytocic agent (posterior pituitary hormone) |
| Forms | Injection, Nasal Spray |
Oxytocin Injection contains a man-made version of oxytocin, a natural hormone that is normally stored in the posterior pituitary gland and released during labour and breastfeeding. It acts on the uterus to cause contractions.
General information
Follow the prescriber and the leaflet that comes with this medicine.