Oxytocin 4: Syntocinon, Pitocin and other Synthetic Forms

You’ve probably heard of names like Syntocinon, Ergometrine, and Pitocin — these are synthetic forms of oxytocin commonly used in hospital settings. They’re typically administered to induce or accelerate labour, or to assist in the third stage by helping expel the placenta and help the uterus clamp down.