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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 (oxytocin) is a synthetic posterior pituitary hormone administered as a nasal solution that stimulates rhythmic contractions of the uterus. It is indicated for labor induction and management of postpartum hemorrhage by increasing uterine muscle tone and contraction frequency. The drug exerts selective action on uterine smooth muscle without the cardiovascular side effects associated with vasopressin.
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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)
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
Oxytocin on Cold Water Task Performance and Recovery
Started May 2022
17 enrolled
Cold Exposure
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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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