Oxytocin is recommended only for pregnancies that have a medical reason for inducing labor (such as eclampsia) and is not recommended for elective procedures or for making the birthing process more convenient.
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When blood is exposed to air, it clots. Heparin allows the blood to come in direct contact with air without clotting.
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The average adult has about 21 square feet of skin.
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In women, pharmacodynamic differences include increased sensitivity to (and increased effectiveness of) beta-blockers, opioids, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, and typical antipsychotics.
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Aspirin is the most widely used drug in the world. It has even been recognized as such by the Guinness Book of World Records.
