Ban on oxytocin: doctors feel pinch

Ban on oxytocin: doctors feel pinch

News:

1. The government has recently banned oxytocin and its formulations for the domestic market.

Important facts:

• The move came into effect from July 1, was intended to curb the hormone injections’s misuse in cattle but the impact is being felt by pregnant women, who require the medication the most.
• The government’s ban involves removing chemists from the chain of supply of oxytocin and a complete ban on import of the medication as well.
• A Karnataka-based public sector company has been appointed and authorised to make and supply the drug in the country.
• However, many doctors are facing difficulties due to this  ban.
• Oxytocin:
• Known as a natural hormone, oxytocin helps in effective uterine contractions during labour and preventing post partum haemorrhage.
• It can be use to stop bleeding post delivery