Grade: Pharmaceutical Grade
Factory Location: Wuhan, China
Main Sales Markets: North America,Central/South America,Western Europe,Eastern Europe,Australasia,Asia,Middle East,Africa
Sample Provided: no
Payment Terms: L/C
Indication: Used for the treatment of preterm labor in pregnant women with a gestational age between 24 and 33 weeks.
Mechanism of Action: Atosiban works by inhibiting the effects of oxytocin, a hormone that causes the uterus to contract. It does this by binding to oxytocin receptors in the uterine muscles, preventing oxytocin from activating them. In addition, it has some inhibitory effect on vasopressin receptors.
Pharmacokinetics:
Absorption: Rapidly absorbed after intravenous administration.
Distribution: Widely distributed throughout the body.
Metabolism: Metabolized in the liver and kidneys.
Excretion: Mainly excreted through the kidneys.
Form: Atosiban API is generally available as a white to off-white lyophilized powder.