Endocrine / Hormonal
Carbetocin
Carbetocin is a long-acting synthetic analogue of oxytocin designed to induce sustained uterine contractions for the prevention of postpartum hemorrhage.
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Mechanism of Action
Carbetocin acts as an agonist at oxytocin receptors located on the smooth muscle of the uterus. By binding to these receptors, it stimulates rhythmic contractions, increases the frequency of existing contractions, and enhances overall uterine tone, effectively mimicking the physiological effects of endogenous oxytocin but with a significantly longer duration of action.
Evidence Level
Clinical Trial - Human
0 studies published
Pharmacology
Molecular Weight
988.2 Da