Peptide · Approved

Carbetocin

A long-acting oxytocin analog (Duratocin) to prevent bleeding after childbirth.

Key facts

  • Also known as: Duratocin
  • Status: Approved
  • Used for: Postpartum haemorrhage
  • Natural counterpart: A longer-acting analog of natural oxytocin.
  • Target enzyme / receptor: Oxytocin receptor (OXTR) — class A GPCR
  • Signalling pathway: Gαq → PLC → Ca²⁺ → sustained uterine contraction
    In plain terms: Like oxytocin but longer-lasting — keeps the uterus contracted to stop bleeding.
  • Crystal / cryo-EM structure: Available  PDB 7RYC ↗

Status & safety

This is an approved medicine — prescription-only in most countries. Only use it under a licensed clinician, obtained through a pharmacy.

Research & clinical studies

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