peptideInjectable
Oxytocin
Also known as: Pitocin
Half-life
0.05 h
Typical timing
any
Food rule
either
Default unit
iu
Overview
Oxytocin is a mammalian neurohypophysial hormone and peptide. It is produced in the hypothalamus and released by the posterior pituitary gland. In the peripheral body, it acts as a hormone, playing a crucial role in uterine contractions during childbirth and lactation. In the brain, it functions as a neurotransmitter, influencing social cognition, bonding, maternal care, and anxiety. Clinical applications of synthetic oxytocin include inducing labor, augmenting stalled labor, and preventing postpartum hemorrhage. Research also explores its potential therapeutic uses in psychiatric conditions, though these are largely experimental and not approved for routine clinical use (NIH National Library of Medicine; DrugBank).
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Known interactions
- Category rule: peptide × hormoneNote
Injectable peptides plus hormones can have overlapping or compounding effects that aren't always well characterized.
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Frequently asked
Sources referenced
* Cochrane Library
* DrugBank
* Examine.com
* FDA label (specific product information)
* Mayo Clinic
* MedlinePlus
* NIH National Library of Medicine
* PubChem
* World Health Organization (WHO)
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Related compounds
Others in the peptide category or studied for the same goals.
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