Another name for the hormone oxytocin, usually applied to its use as a drug.
is a medication that is used to start or improve uterine contractions. It is also used to induce uterine contractions when the mother's or baby's medical condition prevents the natural onset of labor. Pitocin is sometimes used to control bleeding. Some of the risks of Pitocin include rupture of the uterus, water intoxication, increased discomfort, and fetal stress.
hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland (trade name Pitocin); stimulates contractions of the uterus and ejection of milk
Synthetic oxytocin, a uterus stimulating drug.
Medication given through the I.V. to help stimulate labor, is also given after delivery to help contract the uterus to decrease vaginal bleeding.
The brand name of a synthetic form of the hormone oxytocin. The drug is used to induce labor.
Synthetic oxytocin (a hormone that stimulates contractions, among other things) given through intravenous drip (IV) to stimulate labor.
a synthetic form of oxytocin which causes contractions. Pitocin is used to start labor or stimulate labor contractions.
(often called "pit") - A synthetic form of the hormone oxytocin, commonly used to induce or augment labor.
a drug (given intravenously) used to induce labor.
The synthetic form of the hormone oxytocin, given intravenously to induce labor artificially. Contractions usually begin about 30 minutes after pitocin has been started. Some women find the sudden onset of labor unpleasant.
A synthetic hormone that produces uterine contractions.
