Oxytocin
- Evidence
- Approved drug evidence
- Class
- Oxytocin receptor agonist
Oxytocin belongs to the Oxytocin receptor agonist class. This library groups it under sexual & reproductive. Its source category is FDA-approved.
At a glance
| Compound class | Oxytocin receptor agonist |
|---|---|
| Associated brands | Pitocin |
| Body system | Sexual & reproductive |
| Use or research focus | Labor induction; postpartum hemorrhage |
| Regulatory status | FDA-approved |
| Source evidence rating | Approved drug evidence |
How does Oxytocin work?
Uterine contraction; milk letdown.
The source catalog maps this mechanism to Gonads / Reproductive. A biological mechanism describes how a compound interacts with the body; it does not by itself prove a clinical benefit.
What does the evidence tell us?
This record is associated with evidence for an approved drug. Approval applies to a specific formulation and indication; it does not extend to every use, combination, or compounded preparation. Check the regulatory details and linked prescribing information.
Use the Citations tab to examine the underlying sources. Look for human studies, a relevant comparison group, meaningful outcomes, and adequate follow-up. An ingredient, approved drug, and compounded preparation may have different evidence.
Safety and considerations
An approved medicine can still have contraindications, interactions, and serious adverse effects. The current prescribing label is the place to check product-specific warnings. A clinician should review your medical history and other medicines before treatment.
This library is educational and does not provide dosing or treatment instructions. A listing here does not indicate that Peppy offers the compound.
Common questions
What is Oxytocin?
Oxytocin belongs to the Oxytocin receptor agonist class. This library groups it under sexual & reproductive. Its source category is FDA-approved. Its recorded use or research focus is: Labor induction; postpartum hemorrhage.
Is Oxytocin FDA-approved?
The catalog records: FDA-approved. Check the current product-specific regulatory information in the source links; a source category does not establish approval for every use or formulation.
How strong is the research?
This record is associated with evidence for an approved drug. Approval applies to a specific formulation and indication; it does not extend to every use, combination, or compounded preparation. Check the regulatory details and linked prescribing information.
Where can I read the research?
The Citations tab contains 16 reference links from the source dataset. The original research guide provides additional context. These links are a starting point for reading the evidence.
More for sexual & reproductive
Factual catalog fields and citation links are adapted from Superpower’s Oxytocin guide and the public dataset linked in the reference post. Peppy’s explanations are educational; this page does not represent an independent clinical review of every linked study.
Sources & further reading
References associated with Oxytocin in the source dataset. Open a source to review its study design, population, limitations, and date.
- 01higher-dosedoi.org
- 02approveddrugs.com
- 03synthesized in hypothalamic paraventricular and supraoptic nucleidoi.org
- 04axonal projections to forebrain regionsdoi.org
- 05reduced amygdala hyper-reactivitydoi.org
- 06overall effect on cortisol responsesdoi.org
- 07restored right centromedial amygdala to vmPFC connectivitydoi.org
- 08found no significant overall group differencedoi.org
- 09tentative evidence of safety but mixed efficacydoi.org
- 10significantly reduced pain intensitydoi.org
- 11attenuated heat pain intensity ratingsdoi.org
- 12nonsignificant pooled effectdoi.org
- 13Pitocindailymed.nlm.nih.gov
- 14converging evidence for functionally relevant effectsdoi.org
- 15susceptible to diverse factorsdoi.org
- 16detected higher systemic oxytocin during orgasmdoi.org