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Desamino oxytoxin

Hormones & fertility agents

Description

Desamino-oxytocin (I-/3-mercaptopropionic acid oxytocin) (5, 6)) which lacks the primary amino group, possesses very high avian depressor and oxytocic activities in comparison with oxytocin and exhibits an antidiuretic activity approximately 5 times that of oxytocin

Mechanism of action

Used as buccal preparation. It stimulates rhythmic contraction of uterus and increases the frequency of contractions and tone of uterine muscle. Myometrium selective action is there during pregnancy, labour and post-partum.

 

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Mechanism of action

Used as buccal preparation. It stimulates rhythmic contraction of uterus and increases the frequency of contractions and tone of uterine muscle. Myometrium selective action is there during pregnancy, labour and post-partum.

 

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