Category:
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
CAS NO:
37025-55-1
Standard:
In-house Standards,
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Carbetocin is a synthetic analogue of oxytocin used in obstetrics. Its molecular formula is C46H65N15O12S with CAS No. 90887-71-7. Produced via solid-phase peptide synthesis, it offers prolonged uterotonic activity compared to natural oxytocin.
Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to oxytocin or carbetocin. Strict storage at 2°C to 8°C is required to maintain stability. Clinical use demands monitoring of blood pressure and fluid balance due to potential cardiovascular effects.