NOUN
- hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland (trade name Pitocin); stimulates contractions of the uterus and ejection of milk
How To Use Pitocin In A Sentence
- And that homeopathic remedies like moxibustion and traditional therapies like Pitocin and epidurals all work—depending on your definition of the word “work.” Times Two
- At the first sign of overdosage, such as tetanic contractions or fetal distress, Pitocin should be discontinued, and the patient treated with symptomatic and support therapy.
- Having labor augmented with amniotomy or Pitocin is more common if you have an epidural.5 Our Bodies, Ourselves: Pregnancy and Birth
- This result may be related to the increase in instrumental deliveries or to the increased use of Pitocin.
- If there is no ergonovine or if heavy bleeding starts before the placenta comes out, inject oxytocin (Pitocin) instead. Chapter 26