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Atosiban

Atosiban
1-(3-mercaptopropanoic acid)- 2-(O-ethyl-D-tyrosine)-4-L-threonine- 8-L-ornithine-oxytocin
CAS number 90779-69-4	ATC code G02CX01
Chemical formula	CH₆₇N₁₁O₁₂S₂
Molecular weight	994.199
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Atosiban (Tractocile®) is an inhibitor of the hormone oxytocin, and is used in premature labor. Chemically, it is a modified form of oxytocin that inhibits the action of this hormone on the uterus, leading to a cessation of contractions. It is therefore a tocolytic.

Categories: Tocolytics

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