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Brand: Tractocile, Antocin
Atosiban is a synthetic peptide antagonist of the hormone oxytocin. It is used to delay premature labor in pregnant women. It works by competitively binding to oxytocin receptors in the uterus, thus inhibiting uterine contractions. Atosiban belongs to the class of drugs known as tocolytics.
To delay premature labor in pregnant women.
Outcome:
Decreased atosiban efficacy
Mechanism:
Direct competition for oxytocin receptors
Outcome:
Increased atosiban levels
Mechanism:
Inhibition of atosiban metabolism
Outcome:
Additive tocolytic effects
Mechanism:
Similar mechanism of action
Most likely new formulation: Controlled-release formulation (Year: 2026, 60% confidence)
Based on current usage trends and clinical trial data, there is a low probability of significant changes to atosiban's regulatory status in the near future.
Tocolytic
Peptide