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Carbetocin

Aliases: Duratocin · Pabal

Last verified: 2026-09-23

Approved drugStrong evidencePeptidesMedium interest

The short version

A long-acting oxytocin analogue — prevention of postpartum hemorrhage after cesarean section.

Identity & type

Molecular type
analog
Origin
A long-acting oxytocin analogue — prevention of postpartum hemorrhage after cesarean section.

Mechanism of action

Oxytocin receptor agonism, half-life ~40 min (vs 4–10 min).

Dosing & routes

Official / clinical context

Approved drug — indications, dosing and warnings are defined by the official label. 100 mcg IV/IM once.

Regulator-approved labeling and published study designs — never a recommendation.

Community-reported practice

100 mcg IV/IM once. An obstetric drug: reliably prevents postpartum hemorrhage; not used outside that context.

Unverified self-reports. Not medical advice. Not endorsement.

Expected effects (community)

An obstetric drug: reliably prevents postpartum hemorrhage; not used outside that context.

Protocol — official vs community

Official / label

Pabal/Duratocin (prevention of uterine atony after cesarean section): 100 mcg (1 mL) as a single IV slow bolus over 1 minute, or IM.

Duration: Single dose at delivery. Repeat dosing is not part of the label; if bleeding continues, additional uterotonics and escalation follow obstetric protocols.

A long-acting oxytocin analogue (elimination half-life ~40 min vs ~10 min for oxytocin) — one dose covers the atony window. Not approved in the US; used widely elsewhere.

Community (anecdotal)

Structured protocol data for this entry is coming.

Human evidence

Approved in 90+ countries.

Preclinical evidence

The preclinical phase was completed and submitted to regulators as part of registration; pharmacology and toxicology details are part of the official label.

Known risks

  • Similar to oxytocin, mild.characterized

Teal: characterized in clinical/labeling contexts. Amber: theoretical or reported outside controlled settings.

Unknowns & evidence gaps

  • Real-world data outside controlled trials

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