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Oxytocin: Injectable Drugs
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Oxytocin is a schedule H-drug that means that it cannot be bought or sold without a prescription. This makes its use by dairies illegal. It is specifically banned under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 section 12 of and the Foods and Drug Adulteration Prevention Act, 1960. Therefore, the laws already exist. What is required now is efiective local enforcement.
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Oxytocin is reportedly incompatible with the following drugs: fibrinolysin, norepinephrine bitartrate, prochlorperazine edisylate and warfarin sodium. Compatibility is dependent upon factors such as pH, concentration, temperature and diluents used. It is suggested to consult specialized references for more specific information (e.g., Handbook on Injectable Drugs by Trissel; see bibliography).
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Oxytocin reduces cravings. When scientists administered it to rodents who were addicted to cocaine, morphine, or heroin, the rats opted for less drugs, or showed fewer symptoms of withdrawal. (Kovacs, 1998) Oxytocin ... reduces cravings for sweets.
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"Oxytocin seems to reduce anxiety about interacting with strangers," says study co-author Paul Zak, director of the Center for Neuroeconomic Studies at Claremont Graduate University in California. "But it's not some sort of evil mind-control drug — spraying it in the environment won't affect anybody."
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