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oxytocic drug

 

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Noun oxytocic drug has 1 sense
  1. oxytocic, oxytocic drug - a drug that induces labor by stimulating contractions of the muscles of the uterus
    --1 is a kind of medicine, medication, medicament, medicinal drug

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Oxytocic Drug

Description

Oxytocic drug, also known as uterotonic drug, refers to a medication that stimulates or enhances uterine contractions.

Senses

Sense 1: Medication to induce or augment labor

An oxytocic drug is commonly administered during childbirth to initiate or strengthen contractions, aiding the progression of labor.

Example sentence:

During labor, the doctor administered an oxytocic drug to speed up the contractions and ensure a smooth delivery.

Sense 2: Medication to control postpartum bleeding

Oxytocic drugs can be used after childbirth to prevent or manage excessive bleeding by assisting the uterus in contracting to stop bleeding.

Example sentence:

After delivering the baby, the nurse administered an oxytocic drug to the new mother to prevent any postpartum hemorrhage.

Sense 3: Medication for inducing abortion

Oxytocic drugs can also be utilized in the termination of pregnancy by inducing contractions and expelling the contents of the uterus.

Example sentence:

The doctor prescribed an oxytocic drug to terminate the unwanted pregnancy.

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