Pitocin Oxytocin Injection 10 Units Per mL Single-Dose Vials 1 mL x 25/Tray (RX)

Oxytocin is a hormone that is used to test for various conditions such as uterine contractions, milk ejections in breastfeeding, and to monitor labor progress. It is also used as a medication to induce or stimulate labor, manage postpartum hemorrhage, and stimulate milk production in nursing mothers. In addition, oxytocin levels may be measured in individuals with certain psychiatric conditions or social disorders to evaluate the role of the hormone in related behaviors and emotions.

Pitocin Oxytocin Injection 10U / mL Single-Dose Vials 1 mL is a medication that contains the hormone oxytocin. It is used in hospitals to induce labor, speed up or strengthen contractions during labor, and to control postpartum hemorrhage (excessive bleeding after childbirth). It is also sometimes used to stimulate milk production in nursing mothers and to treat certain conditions related to labor and delivery. The medication is given by injection into a vein or muscle by a healthcare provider. It comes in single-dose vials containing 10 units of oxytocin in 1 mL of solution.

Pitocin is a brand name for the medication oxytocin. It is a synthetic form of a hormone produced naturally in the body. Pitocin is used to induce labor in pregnant women or to help strengthen and regulate contractions during labor. The medication is administered through an injection, usually via an IV, and comes in single-dose vials containing 10 units (U) of oxytocin per 1 mL. This dosage is typically diluted before use and carefully monitored by medical professionals. Pitocin should only be used under medical supervision and used according to the specific instructions given by a healthcare provider.