SYNTOMETRINE

This brand name is authorized in Hong Kong, Ireland, Malta, New Zealand, Singapore, United Kingdom, South Africa

Active ingredients

The drug SYNTOMETRINE contains a combination of these active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs):

1 Oxytocin UNII 1JQS135EYN - OXYTOCIN

Oxytocin is a cyclic nonapeptide that is obtained by chemical synthesis. This synthetic form is identical to the natural hormone that is stored in the posterior pituitary and released into the systemic circulation in response to suckling and labour. Read about Oxytocin

2 Ergometrine UNII YMH3D0ZJWV - ERGONOVINE MALEATE

Ergometrine produces sustained tonic uterine contraction via agonist or partial agonist effects at myometrial 5-HT2 receptors and alpha-adrenergic receptors. Both upper and lower uterine segments are stimulated to contract in a tetanic manner. Read about Ergometrine

Medication package inserts

Below package inserts are available for further reading:

Title	Information Source	Document Type
SYNTOMETRINE Solution for injection	Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB)	MPI, EU: SmPC

Medicine classification

This drug has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification system as follows:

ATC code	Group title	Classification
G02AC	Ergot alkaloids and oxytocin incl. analogues, in combination	G Genito urinary system and sex hormones → G02 Other gynecologicals → G02A Oxytocics
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Authorization and marketing

This drug has been assigned below unique identifiers within the countries it is being marketed:

Country	Identification scheme	Identifier(s)
Country: GB	Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency	Identifier(s): 39608
Country: HK	Department of Health Drug Office	Identifier(s): 01698
Country: IE	Health Products Regulatory Authority	Identifier(s): 48108
Country: MT	Medicines Authority	Identifier(s): AA565/74901
Country: NZ	Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority	Identifier(s): 431
Country: SG	Health Sciences Authority	Identifier(s): 03588P
Country: ZA	Health Products Regulatory Authority	Identifier(s): H/19/1966