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SYNTOCINON (oxytocin) by Novartis is clinical pharmacology oxytocin injection (synthetic) acts on the smooth muscle of the uterus to stimulate contractions; response depends on the uterine threshold of excitability.
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SYNTOCINON is a synthetic oxytocin injection that stimulates rhythmic uterine contractions, used primarily in obstetrics for labor induction and augmentation. It acts selectively on uterine smooth muscle, particularly effective during late pregnancy and labor. Unlike natural posterior pituitary extract, synthetic oxytocin lacks vasopressor effects on blood pressure.
Growth
Pre-launch stage indicates active team building for commercial infrastructure and go-to-market strategy across obstetric segments.
Mechanism of Action
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY Oxytocin injection (synthetic) acts on the smooth muscle of the uterus to stimulate contractions; response depends on the uterine threshold of excitability. It exerts a selective action on the smooth musculature of the uterus, particularly toward the end of pregnancy, during…
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Clinical Trials (20)
Evaluating Intranasal Oxytocin (TNX-1900) for Pain Relief and Recovery After Pituitary Surgery
Started Aug 2026
75 enrolled
PainPituitary Surgery
Effects of Intranasal Oxytocin in Patients With Arginine-vasopressin Deficiency
Started Sep 2025
40 enrolled
Vasopressin Deficiency
Effects of Carbetocin and Oxytocin Used in Cesarean Sections on Postoperative Pain
Started Oct 2024
Changes in Hemorrhage With Prophylactic Oxytocin for Dilation and Evacuation
Started May 2024
150 enrolled
Hemorrhage
Oxytocin Effects on Bone in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Started Aug 2023
96 enrolled
Autism Spectrum DisorderBone Health
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Data Sources
- Drug label: DailyMed / FDA
- Clinical trials: ClinicalTrials.gov
- Patent data: FDA Orange Book
- Spending data: CMS Medicare
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