Research Brief
Storing Oxytocin: Best Practices
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Condições Recomendadas de Armazenamento Laboratorial
Injection (Pitocin): Controlled room temperature 20–25°C (68–77°F). General oxytocin: refrigeration 2–8°C recommended, especialmente in resource-limited settings.
Stability: Significant activity loss after 24 hours at body temperature. Unused infusions deve ser discarded promptly.
Forms: Sterile aqueous solution for IV/IM injection (10 USP Units/mL, 1 mL or 10 mL vials); intranasal spray (24/40 IU doses); investigacional: sublingual tablets, aerosolized, oral + protease inhibitor capsules.
Preservatives: Chlorobutanol 0.5%, acetic acid buffer (pH 3.0–5.0).
Handling: NIOSH 2016 Group 3 hazardous drug — double chemotherapy gloves + protective gown during preparation. Must be free from vasopressin contamination.
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