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What is an example of an oxytocin receptor agonist?

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In the United States, the rate of labor induction rose to 29.4% by 2019, up from 19.9% in 2000 [1.9.5]. A key medication in this process is a synthetic hormone. So, what is an example of an oxytocin receptor agonist used in these procedures?

What Works Like Oxytocin? A Guide to Pharmacological Analogs

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The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) classifies oxytocin as one of the most hazardous medications used in hospitals, highlighting the need for precise administration and alternatives [1.9.2]. So, what works like oxytocin in the world of pharmacology? Several analogs and related compounds offer similar therapeutic effects.