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After much speculation, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has announced that there will be a ban on the manufacturing and sale of the hormone drug Oxytocin for domestic use by companies in the private sector from July 1. The sudden ban, announced by a notification from the Union ministry of health and family welfare, has caused consternation in the healthcare sector, which fears disruption in supply of the life-saving drugs.
The government has decided to rely on domestic production to satisfy requirements of the hormone. Karnataka Antibiotics and Pharmaceuticals Limited (KAPL), a public-sector company will be the lone manufacturer of Oxytocin. The hormone was rampantly available in all pharmacies and hospitals for public consumption, which contributed heavily to its unregulated use. The government has also instructed tax officials and intelligence wings to increase vigilance in border areas, as it is suspected that unscrupulous entities may attempt to smuggle Oxytocin by employing illegitimate means through Bangladesh and Afghanistan.
What is oxytocin? Oxytocin is a peptide hormone and neuropeptide. Oxytocin is normally produced by the paraventricular nucleus of the hypothalamus and released by the posterior pituitary. Often called the ‘love hormone’, oxytocin is released naturally in human bonding activities such as sex, childbirth and breastfeeding.
Medical applications: Oxytocin is listed in the National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) for reproductive health. Oxytocin is used in medical practice to induce labour in pregnant women, as well as to control bleeding after childbirth. Women, who have had an incomplete miscarriage are also sometimes administered Oxytocin to stimulate uterine contractions. It may be used for breast engorgement.
Side effects: Early onset of puberty, mood swings, abnormal heart rate are some of the side effects observed in those who have been treated with excess Oxytocin.
Misuse of oxytocin: The drug is grossly misused in India. Oxytocin is a controversial hormonal injection that is used widely in the dairy industry, agriculture and horticulture. Dairy owners and farmers use it to boost milk production and increase size of vegetables such as pumpkins, watermelons, brinjals, gourds and cucumbers. Oxytocin was widely misused in the dairy industry, specifically to enhance milk production, and this caused hormonal imbalances in humans who consumed its products. Not only this drug makes cows barren sooner but also lowers the lifespan of the animal, thus causing economic loss to the owner in the long run. The hormone is still being used for all the wrong purposes - notably to induce early puberty among girls who have been dragged into the flesh trade. India halted retail sales of the prescription-only drug in 2014, but regulators have struggled to curb illegal sales, and the volume of imports is unclear.
By: Dr. Vivek Rana ProfileResourcesReport error
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