Pitocin Stimulates Uterine Contraction
Title
Pitocin Stimulates Uterine Contraction
Routine Use Following Labor Minimizes Blood Loss
Description
Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the 1940s advertising Pitocin. This is an oxytocic hormone from the posterior pituitary gland, indicated in the stimulation of the uterus during labor, and in the prevention and treatment of postpartum blood loss. It is supplied in 1 cc . and 0.5 cc. ampules in boxes of 6, 25, and 100. The blotter has the date 11/43 written on it. The Parke-Davis identifier is bl 61-2
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Format
Language
eng
Type
Identifier
pdib-077-pitocin
Extent
7 X 3.5 inches
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Original Format
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Citation
Parke, Davis & Company, “Pitocin Stimulates Uterine Contraction,” American Institute of the History of Pharmacy Digital Collection, accessed March 28, 2024, https://aihp.omeka.net/items/show/407.