# Carbetocin (Duratocin)

> Long-acting oxytocin analog for postpartum hemorrhage prevention.

Source: https://peptides.cafe/peptide/carbetocin
Category: Oxytocin Analog · Obstetrics
Tag: FDA-Approved · Obstetrics

## Mechanism
Synthetic, heat-stable oxytocin analog with longer half-life. Stimulates uterine contraction following delivery to prevent postpartum hemorrhage.

## Research areas
- Postpartum hemorrhage prevention (C-section, vaginal delivery)

## Common research protocols
- Postpartum: 100 mcg IV/IM single dose after delivery.

## Study summaries
- "WHO CHAMPION trial" — NEJM (2018): Heat-stable carbetocin non-inferior to oxytocin for PPH prevention.

## Considerations
- FDA-approved (also widely used internationally).
- Single-dose use only.

## Disclaimer
Educational content only. Not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Most research peptides are not FDA-approved for human therapeutic use. Consult a licensed clinician before any use.