Tag: Oxytocic

Did you know that oxytocin is a complex peptide that functions as both a hormone and a neurotransmitter in the brain? This article explains in detail how is oxytocin classified and explores its diverse pharmacological functions and therapeutic uses. [1.5.5]

An estimated 14 million women globally experience postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) each year, a major cause of maternal mortality. This is where the medication ergometrine plays a critical role, as it is used to manage and stop excessive uterine bleeding following childbirth or abortion.