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What is the definition or description of: pitocin allergy?
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Pitocin allergy: Pitocin (Oxytocin) is a hormone that strengthens contractions during labor & helps to control bleeding after the baby is delivered. An allergy occurs when your body’s immune system creates antibodies to a foreign substance causing a reaction that can be mild to severe. For potential adverse effects see: https://www.drugs.com/cdi/pitocin.html
Answered 6/11/2017
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