Carbetocin
Category: Oxytocin Analog
Long-acting oxytocin analog used for postpartum hemorrhage prevention.
Half-Life: 40 hours
Benefits
- Longer half-life than oxytocin
- Uterine contraction
- Single-dose effectiveness
- Medical use established
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain
- Headache
- Flushing