Unit V : Oxytocic

1. CHAPTER – V OXYTOCIC
OXYTOCIC
Definition:
● Oxytocic agents are medications that stimulate uterine activity and are used to induce labor, increase
contractions, reduce the risk of postpartum haemorrhage immediately after birth.
Examples:
● Ergot
Ergot
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2. CHAPTER – V OXYTOCIC
Drug name Synonyms Biological Source Family Chemical
Constituents
Uses
Ergot
Indole alkaloids
Ergot of Rye Ergot is the dried
sclerotium of a
fungus, Claviceps
purpurea
Clavicipitaceae Lysergic acid
Ergometrine
Ergotamine
Ergosine
Ergotoxine
1.Oxytocic
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3. CHAPTER – V OXYTOCIC
LIFE CYCLE OF ERGOT
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