What is the action of oxytocin in small doses, when used as intravenous infusion in a full term uterus?
Correct Answer: Induces uterine contractions
Description: Oxytocin increases the force and frequency of uterine contractions. With low doses, full relaxation occurs in between contractions. Ref.Essentials of medical pharmacology TD Tripathi 7th edition page no.329)
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