Oxytocin (α-Hypophamine; Oxytocic hormone) is a pleiotropic hypothalamic peptide that aids in childbirth, lactation, and prosocial behavior. Oxytocin acts as a stress-response molecule with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and protective properties, especially in the face of adversity or trauma.
Oxytocin CAS 50-56-6 is white to yellowish brown powder, hygroscopic and easily soluble in water.
Oxytocin CAS 50-56-6 can be absorbed from oral mucosa and selectively act on uterine smooth muscle to promote uterine contraction. It is suitable for inducing labor and delaying labor pains. The effect is the same as the intravenous infusion of oxytocin Chemicalbook. It is contraindicated for women with narrow pelvis, history of uterine surgery (including caesarean section), excessive labor pain, obstructed birth canal, placental abruption, and severe pregnancy poisoning.
Oxytocin is a uterotonic drug. It is used for uterine bleeding caused by induction of labor, oxytocin, postpartum and post-abortion due to uterine atony.