[Development of intranasal lactocin (oxytocin) drops technology]

Medicina (Kaunas). 2002;38(6):655-8.
[Article in Lithuanian]

Abstract

Pure oxytocin substance was obtained from posterior part of cattle pituitary gland by high pressure liquid chromatography. Biological activity of the substance--450-500 IU/mg. Chromatographically pure Oxytocin substance was used in developing two different compositions of Lactocin intranasal drops (40 IU/ml). Stability evaluation was performed for 2 year period. The technical documentation was prepared on the basis of the research results. Lactocin is active preparation helping lactation and is indicated for lactostasis treatment and its prophylaxis after delivery.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Animals
  • Breast Feeding
  • Chickens
  • Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid
  • Drug Stability
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lactation / drug effects*
  • Male
  • Oxytocin / administration & dosage*
  • Oxytocin / analysis
  • Oxytocin / isolation & purification
  • Oxytocin / pharmacology
  • Oxytocin / standards
  • Pharmaceutical Solutions* / standards
  • Rats
  • Technology, Pharmaceutical*
  • Temperature
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Pharmaceutical Solutions
  • Oxytocin