Library / Hormonal / Carbetocin
Long-acting oxytocin analog
Carbetocin
Label
ClassOxytocin analog
Typical routes in papersIV/IM obstetric
Half-life contextLonger than oxytocin
EvidenceApproved in many regions for postpartum bleeding
What it is
Carbetocin is long-acting oxytocin used after delivery to clamp the uterus and limit bleeding.
Benefits in plain language
What researchers and reference users usually mean when they talk about this compound. These are study themes and common claims — not a promise that it will do this in you.
- Medical benefit: prevent postpartum hemorrhage.
- Not a bonding nasal spray and not a date-night peptide.
- In the archive so oxytocin-analog searches are honest.
If a branded, FDA-approved product exists, that label is the only dose that is actually authorized. Research-chemical vials are a different object.
Mechanism of action
Oxytocin-receptor agonism on uterine smooth muscle with a longer duration than native oxytocin.
Possible side effects / caveats
Hypotension, headache, nausea — obstetric monitoring context.
Protocol ranges
| Source tier | Amount | Frequency / duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Label (typical) | 100 mcg IV or IM | Once after delivery | Hospital product |
Numbers below and above are literature or community pointers, not a treatment plan. Approved products, when they exist, follow the official label — not a research vial.