Pitocin
Neurohypophysial Peptide | Social Bonding & Reproductive Hormone
DoseGear research brief
Nine-amino-acid peptide hormone produced in hypothalamus, released by posterior pituitary. Functions in social bonding, trust, empathy, reproduction, childbirth, lactation. FDA-approved synthetically for labor induction and postpartum hemorrhage.
Binds oxytocin receptors on uterine smooth muscle, triggering calcium influx and myometrial contractions. Stimulates prostaglandin release. In CNS, modulates GABAergic, serotonergic, dopaminergic neurotransmission; reduces cortisol and HPA axis activity.
Compound background
Study windows describe what researchers measured, not when an individual should expect a result.
Endogenous hypothalamic nonapeptide with synthetic pharmaceutical forms.
Established obstetric use and experimental social-behavioral and metabolic applications through oxytocin-receptor agonism.
Not reported for an attributable injectable-vial response window in the reviewed evidence.
Reference data
Not personalized dosing instructions
Only injectable vial references are shown. Nasal, topical, and unsupported non-vial schedules are excluded.
| Research context | Amount | Frequency | Route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Induction | 0.5-2 mU/min initial, titrate to 1-2 mU/min every 30-60 min | Continuous IV infusion | IV (diluted) |
| Postpartum Hemorrhage Prevention | 10 units IM or 10-40 units in IV solution | Single dose after placental delivery | IM or IV infusion |
Reference cycle
As needed for research applications; 4-12 weeks for anxiety/autism protocols
Reference storage
Refrigerate at 2-8°C; protect from light
Intranasal Oxytocin in Autism Spectrum Disorder
Oxytocin Augmented Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD
Intranasal Oxytocin for Obesity
This DoseGear profile combines published scientific literature with lyophilized-vial protocol references. Citations are provided for independent review.
