A naturally occurring prostaglandin that has oxytocic, luteolytic, and abortifacient activities. Due to its vasocontractile properties, the compound has a variety of other biological actions.
Oxytocics - Drugs that stimulate contraction of the myometrium. They are used to induce LABOR, OBSTETRIC at term, to prevent or control postpartum or ...
Oxytocics - Drugs that stimulate contraction of the myometrium. They are used to induce LABOR, OBSTETRIC at term, to prevent or control postpartum or postabortion hemorrhage, and to assess fetal status in high risk pregnancies. They may also be used alone or with other drugs to induce abortions (ABORTIFACIENTS). Oxytocics used clinically include the neurohypophyseal hormone OXYTOCIN and certain prostaglandins and ergot alkaloids. (From AMA Drug Evaluations, 1994, p1157)
CAS: 551-11-1
ChEBI: 15553
LIPIDMAPS: LMFA03010002
LipidBank: XPR1501
3DMET: B01297
Same as: D00081
Is a reactant or product of enzyme EC 1.1.1.184
Is a reactant or product of enzyme EC 1.1.1.188
Is a reactant or product of enzyme EC 1.1.1.189
Is a reactant or product of enzyme EC 1.1.1.196
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