Peptide
Oxytocin
Typical dose
10–40 IU
as needed · nasal (primary) or SubQ
Half-life
~3-5 minutes
What is Oxytocin?
Neuropeptide hormone used for social bonding, stress modulation, and uterine effects.
How Oxytocin works
Agonizes oxytocin receptors in CNS and peripheral tissue, affecting social salience, uterine smooth muscle, and lactation pathways.
Oxytocin dosage
- Typical dose
- Typical: intranasal 10–40 IU (research); SubQ use exists but nasal dominates.
Oxytocin half-life
~3-5 minutes (plasma)
Oxytocin side effects
- Headache or flushing
- Nausea
- Blood-pressure changes
Preparation & storage
- Preparation
- Usually a nasal spray or pre-mixed solution — follow the product form.
- Reconstitution
- Usually supplied as a nasal spray or pre-mixed solution — follow the product form.
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