Oxytocin (Systemic).

 
In the U.S. -- 
     Pitocin 
     Syntocinon 
 
In Canada -- 
     Syntocinon 
     Antihemorrhagic, postabortion uterine bleeding 
 
     Antihemorrhagic, postpartum uterine bleeding 
 
     Diagnostic aid, placental reserve 
 
     Diagnostic aid, utero-placental insufficiency 
 
     Lactation stimulant 
 
     Oxytocic 
Description 

Oxytocin (ox-i-TOE-sin) is a hormone used to help start or continue labor and to control bleeding after delivery. It is also sometimes used to help milk secretion in breast-feeding.

Oxytocin may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

(In general, oxytocin should not be used to start labor unless there are specific medical reasons). Be sure you have discussed this with your doctor before receiving this medicine.

Oxytocin is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage forms:

 
Nasal 
 
     Solution (U.S. and Canada) …