ADRB2 Gene Polymorphism and Tocolytic Response to Hexoprenaline in Pregnant Russian Women with Threatened Preterm Labor [PDF]
PharmaceuticalsBackground: Hexoprenaline, a widely used tocolytic, is a β2 adrenergic receptor agonist that when administered relaxes the smooth muscles in the uterus and cervix.
Raisa A. Chilova +11 more
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Comparison of Tocolytic Agents for Successful External Cephalic Version: A Bayesian Network Meta-Analysis of Sixteen Randomized Controlled Trials [PDF]
Balkan Medical JournalBackground: Cesarean section is frequently performed for breech presentation; however, external cephalic version (ECV) is recommended as an alternative strategy to increase the likelihood of vaginal birth.
Yunyun Xiao, Jinhe Shi, Yan Dong, Lu Han
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Therapeutic role of nifedipine in threatened preterm labor: Current evidence and future perspectives. [PDF]
Int J Gynaecol ObstetAbstract Preterm birth occurs in approximately 10% of all pregnancies, and is not only the leading cause of neonatal mortality but also a major contributor to short‐ and long‐term morbidities due to immaturity. Preterm birth has also been linked to an increased risk of maternal cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, making it a critical concern ...
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Factors associated with tocolytic hospitalizations in Taiwan: evidence from a population-based and longitudinal study from 1997 to 2004 [PDF]
BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2009 Background The use of tocolytic hospitalization in antenatal care is controversial and worthy of more research. We investigated individual, institutional, and area factors that affect the use of tocolytic hospitalizations in Taiwan where fertility has ...
Tsai Eing-Mei +3 more
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Children, 2023 This systematic review aimed to identify the benefits and possible harms of tocolytic therapy for preterm labour management in the context of pregnant women with extremely preterm birth, multiple gestations, or growth-restricted foetuses. A comprehensive
Noyuri Yamaji +9 more
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Tocolytic plant Tectona grandis Linn. extended study on other systemic effect.
Journal of Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, 2016 Introduction: Tectona grandis Linn. (T.G) is one of the well-known Indian herbs. In Ayurveda, T.G stem extract has tocolytic effect. Our previous study conformed the tocolytic activity of the T.G stem extract on rat uterine contraction.
Deepali Laxman Jaybhaye +4 more
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In vitro study of the tocolytic effect of oroxylin A from
Journal of Biomedical Science, 2009 Scutellariae Radix is one of the well-known tocolytic Chinese herbs. Oroxylin A is isolated from the root of Scutellaria baicalensis. The main syndrome of preterm birth is caused by uterus contractions from excitatory factors. Administration of tocolytic
Yang Ling-Ling +2 more
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International Journal of Women's Health, 2016 Duangsamorn Kiatsuda, Jadsada Thinkhamrop, Witoon Prasertcharoensuk Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand Objective: This study aims to assess the success rate of inhibiting preterm ...
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Clinical Pharmacology Aspects of Some Tocolytic Drugs Used in Pregnant Women at Risk of Preterm Birth [PDF]
Регуляторные исследования и экспертиза лекарственных средств, 2019 Spontaneous preterm birth is one of the most pressing issues in obstetrics, as it remains one of the leading causes of newborn morbidity and mortality.
E. A. Sоkоvа +3 more
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The Oxytocin-Oxytocin Receptor System and Its Antagonists as Tocolytic Agents [PDF]
International Journal of Endocrinology, 2011 Oxytocin, a hormone involved in numerous physiologic processes, plays a central role in the mechanisms of parturition and lactation. It acts through its receptor, which belongs to the G-protein-coupled receptor superfamily, while Gq/phospholipase C (PLC)/
Nikolaos Vrachnis +4 more
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