Carbetocin (marketed under brand names such as Lonactene and Duratocin) is a synthetic analogue of oxytocin, specifically designed for use in obstetrics to prevent and manage postpartum hemorrhage (PPH), a leading cause of maternal mortality worldwide. It is a long-acting agonist of peripheral oxytocin receptors, making it highly effective in inducing uterine contractions and reducing bleeding after childbirth.

Providing storage is as stated on the product vial and the vial is kept tightly sealed, the product can be stored for up to 24 months.
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.