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Cost-effectiveness of antenatal corticosteroids and tocolytic agents in the management of preterm birth: A systematic review

EClinicalMedicine, 2022
Summary: Background: Preterm birth is a leading cause of neonatal mortality and morbidity, and imposes high health and societal costs. Antenatal corticosteroids (ACS) to accelerate fetal lung maturation are commonly used in conjunction with tocolytics ...
Elizabeth Sebastian, Chloe Bykersma, Alexander Eggleston, Katherine E. Eddy, Sher Ting Chim, Rana Islamiah Zahroh, Nick Scott, Doris Chou, Olufemi T. Oladapo, Joshua P. Vogel   +9 more
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BRONCHODILATOR AND TOCOLYTIC FEATURES OF β₂-ADRENOCEPTOR AGONISTS

Разработка и регистрация лекарственных средств, 2019
The issues (aspects) of bronchodilator and tocolytic actions of β₂-adrenoceptor agonists are reviewed. The data on short-acting and new long-acting β₂-agonists are presented.
S. Ya. Skachilova, E. V. Shilova, V. M. Pavlov, T. N. Molostova   +3 more
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Maternal serum interleukin 6 and 8 and C-reactive protein in predicting the tocolytic therapy in preterm labor

Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 2014
Background: This study aimed to evaluate the relation between C-reactive protein (CRP), interleukin (IL) 6 and 8 with the response to tocolytic therapy.
Zahra Shahshahan, Leila Hashemi, Ousha Rasouli   +2 more
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Effect of ADRB gene polymorphism on the efficacy and safety of tocolytic therapy with β2-adrenergic agonists in preterm birth [PDF]

РМЖ. Мать и дитя, 2020
G.F. Proklova1, R.A. Chilova1, E.A. Sokova2, R.E. Kazakov2, E.V. Zhukova1, K.O. Akopov3, N.S. Trifonova1 1I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Moscow, Russian Federation 2Scientific Centre for Expert ...
G.F. Proklova, Chilova R.A., E.A. Sokova, R.E. Kazakov, E.V. Zhukova, N.S. Trifonova   +5 more
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Anoctamin 1 antagonism potentiates conventional tocolytic-mediated relaxation of pregnant human uterine smooth muscle [PDF]

, 2021
BACKGROUND: Currently available tocolytic agents are not effective treatment for preterm labor beyond 48 h. A major reason is the development of maternal side effects which preclude the maintenance of an effective steady-state drug concentration.
Dan, William, Parry, Robert C., Hyuga, Shunsuke, Gallos, George, Vink, Joy-Sarah Yumiko, Vink, Joy, Fu, Xiao W., Wu, Amy, Danielsson, Jennifer, Fu, Xiao Wen, Yim, Peter D.   +10 more
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The effectiveness of nifedipine/indomethacin combination therapy and nifedipine monotherapy for postponing preterm birth (25–34 weeks of gestation) in Sudanese women: a randomized clinical trial study protocol

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2021
Background Preterm birth is the most common cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality. Tocolytics are considered a standard treatment for women with threatened preterm delivery to allow time for maternal steroid administration and transfer to referral ...
Mohammed H. Ibrahim, Tahani Elfaki, Elhassan M. Elhassan, Somia K. Abdelrahiem, Ishag Adam   +4 more
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The use of maternal C-reactive protein in the predicting of preterm labor and tocolytic therapy in preterm labor women

Advanced Biomedical Research, 2014
Background: Levels of a number of some biomarkers have been associated with spontaneous preterm birth. This study was aimed to evaluate the relation between C-reactive protein (CRP) with preterm labor and response to tocolytic therapy.
Zahra Shahshahan, Ousha Rasouli
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Successful Anesthesia Management of Postoperative Maternal Pulmonary Edema and Uterine Hyperactivity following Open Fetal Myelomeningocele Repair

Case Reports in Anesthesiology, 2021
Effective tocolysis is essential after fetal myelomeningocele repair and is associated with the development of pulmonary edema. The increased uterine activity in the immediate postoperative period is commonly treated with magnesium sulfate.
Denis Snegovskikh, Konstantina Svokos, Dmitri Souza, Elizabeth Renaud, Stephen R. Carr, Mark C. Kendall, Francois I. Luks   +6 more
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Efficacy of oral nifedipine as a tocolytic agent [PDF]

, 2021
Background: Preterm birth is defined as birth at less than 37 weeks period of gestation, is the most important single determinant of adverse infant outcome in terms of both survival and quality of life.
Gowda, Veena Bikkolli Teekappa, Kalidoss, Madhubala   +1 more
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Randomized Trial of Oxytocin Antagonist Atosiban Versus Beta-adrenergic Agonists in the Treatment of Spontaneous Preterm Labor in Taiwanese Women

Journal of the Formosan Medical Association, 2009
Management of preterm labor involves the use of tocolytic drugs to inhibit preterm uterine contractions. This study compared the efficacy and safety of intravenous administration of atosiban and ritodrine in the treatment of spontaneous preterm labor ...
Chia-Hui Lin, Shin-Yu Lin, Ming-Kwang Shyu, Shee-Uan Chen, Chien-Nan Lee   +4 more
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