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oxytocin

oxytocin
Zelfstandig naamwoord
    • hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland (trade name Pitocin); stimulates contractions of the uterus and ejection of milk

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    1. Oxytocin
    2. oxytocin
    3. Additionally, oxytocin is likely to cause abdominal pain if used in large doses.
    4. Oxytocin is not a suitable alternative because it produces milk letdown as opposed to increasing milk production, which is the aim of domperidone therapy.