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Carbetocin

Generic Name
Carbetocin
Brand Names
Duratocin
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C45H69N11O12S
CAS Number
37025-55-1
Unique Ingredient Identifier
88TWF8015Y
Background

Carbetocin is a drug used to control postpartum hemorrhage, bleeding after giving birth. It is an analogue of oxytocin, and its action is similar to that of oxytocin -- it causes contraction of the uterus.

Indication

Used to control postpartum hemorrhage and bleeding after giving birth.

Associated Conditions
Postpartum Haemorrhage (PPH), Uterine Atony

Carbetocin Versus Syntometrine for the Third Stage of Labour

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Postpartum Haemorrhage
Interventions
First Posted Date
2007-07-11
Last Posted Date
2009-09-21
Lead Sponsor
National University Hospital, Singapore
Target Recruit Count
720
Registration Number
NCT00499005
Locations
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National University Hospital, Singapore, Singapore

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