| Also known as |
The love hormone, pitocin |
| Blood pressure |
Can cause fluctuations, typically a decrease |
| Chemical name |
Oxytocin |
| Dosage (medical) |
Typically, 10 units for intramuscular injection post-delivery or 20-40 units added to IV fluids during labor |
| Dosage (sports) |
Not applicable |
| Effects |
Facilitates childbirth, promotes lactation, enhances emotional bonding and trust, reduces anxiety |
| Formula |
C43H66N12O12S2 |
| Half-life |
1-6 minutes |
| Hepatotoxicity |
None known |
| Lab Test |
Oxytocin plasma levels |
| Main action |
Induces labor, controls postpartum bleeding, enhances social bonding |
| Side effects |
Water intoxication, nausea, vomiting, uterine rupture, allergic reactions |
| Storage conditions |
Store at 2-8В°C, protect from light |
| Strength |
50 mg |
| Substance class |
Peptide hormone |
| Trade name |
Pitocin, Syntocinon |
| Use in sports |
None |
| Water Retention |
Possible in excessive doses |
| Manufacturer |
Pharmaceutical |
