Oxytocin antagonist
Oxytocin receptor antagonist
- Blocks oxytocin-mediated uterine contraction
- Tocolysis to delay preterm labor
- None available in U.S.
Drugs with this mechanism (1)
- Atosiban — Oxytocin/vasopressin antagonist used as a tocolytic (not US).
Self-check
- Why use oxytocin antagonism in preterm labor?
Tocolysis to delay labor. - Are oxytocin antagonists available in the U.S. according to this deck?
No.
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