What are two examples of oxytocic medications?

The selected answer identifies Pitocin and Methergine as examples of oxytocic medications, which are drugs that promote uterine contractions.

Pitocin is a synthetic form of oxytocin, a hormone naturally produced by the body that stimulates contractions during labor and aids in controlling postpartum hemorrhage by promoting uterine involution. It is commonly used in labor induction and augmentation, making it a primary example of an oxytocic medication.

Methergine contains methylergometrine, which is also used to stimulate uterine contractions, particularly after delivery to help prevent or treat excessive bleeding. It has a different mechanism of action but serves the same purpose as an oxytocic in facilitating the contraction of the uterus.

The other options list medications that do not fit the definition of oxytocics. For instance, while Nifedipine is a calcium channel blocker primarily used to manage hypertension and angina, it does not induce contractions. Similarly, magnesium sulfate is a tocolytic used to relax uterine contractions rather than stimulate them. Cervidil is a prostaglandin used for cervical ripening, not directly classified as an oxytocic. Lastly, Betamethasone is a corticost