Results for tag: "Carbetocin"

Carbetocin is a synthetic oxytocin analogue used in the treatment of postpartum haemorrhage (PPH). It is a drug used in the field of Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) and is administered intravenously or intramuscularly. Carbetocin is used to reduce the risk of PPH, a major cause of maternal mortality and morbidity. It is also used to reduce the need for additional uterotonics and to reduce the risk of uterine atony. Carbetocin has been shown to be more effective than oxytocin in preventing PPH and has fewer side effects. Carbetocin is available in many countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom. It is approved for use in the treatment of PPH in the United States and Canada. Some companies in the Carbetocin market include Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Pfizer, Merck, and Novartis. Show Less Read more