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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, Fotodotis M. Malamas, Stavros Sifakis, Efthymios Deligeoroglou, Zoe Iliodromiti   +4 more
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Noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation in pregnancy to treat acute pulmonary edema induced by tocolytic agents: a case report [PDF]

Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2021
Background We report a case of pulmonary edema induced by tocolytic agents that was successfully managed with noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation (NPPV) and resulted in extended gestation.
Kotaro Takahashi, Koji Nishijima, Masayuki Yamaguchi, Kensuke Matsumoto, Shunya Sugai, Takayuki Enomoto   +5 more
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Cost-effectiveness of antenatal corticosteroids and tocolytic agents in the management of preterm birth: A systematic review [PDF]

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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Comparison of terbutaline and atosiban as tocolytic agents in intrauterine repair of myelomeningocele: a retrospective cohort study [PDF]

Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology
Background: Myelomeningocele (MMC) is a neural tube defect disease. Antenatal repair of fetal MMC is an alternative to postnatal repair. Many agents can be used as tocolytics during the in utero fetal repair such as β2-agonists and oxytocin receptor ...
Shirley Andrade Santos, Fernando Souza Nani, Elaine Imaeda de Moura, Diogo Lima de Carvalho, Guilherme Jorge Mattos Miguel, Cristiane Maria Federicci Haddad, Joaquim Edson Vieira, Victor Bunduki, Mário Henrique Burlacchini de Carvalho, Rossana Pulcineli Vieira Francisco, Daniel Dante Cardeal, Hermann dos Santos Fernandes   +11 more
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Success rate in preterm uterine contraction inhibition with tocolytic agents in a tertiary care center [PDF]

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 ...
Kiatsuda D, Thinkhamrop J, Prasertcharoensuk W   +2 more
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Southeast Nigerian polyherbal (AJUMBISE): A potential uterotonic and tocolytic agents

Scientific African, 2020
Ajumbise is a polyherbal used by women in southeast Nigeria to enhance labor, expel retained placenta and blood clots after delivery, relief postpartum and menstrual pains and promote involution of the uterus.
S.N. Ijioma, E.E. Osim, A.A. Nwankwo, K.C. Kanu, D. Orieke   +4 more
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Tocolytic Therapy Inhibiting Preterm Birth in High-Risk Populations: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis [PDF]

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, Hitomi Suzuki, Kana Saito, Toshiyuki Swa, Fumihiko Namba, Joshua P. Vogel, Jenny A. Ramson, Jenny Cao, Lavin Tina, Erika Ota   +9 more
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A historical narrative review through the field of tocolysis in threatened preterm birth [PDF]

European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology: X
Preterm birth presents a significant challenge in clinical obstetrics, requiring effective strategies to reduce associated mortality and morbidity risks.
Tijn van Winden, Carolien Roos, Ben W. Mol, E. Pajkrt, Martijn A. Oudijk   +4 more
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Gauging the safety and efficacy of nitroglycerine used transdermally as a tocolytic agent in females with preterm labor

Muller Journal of Medical Sciences and Research
Background: Preterm labor is the primary challenge in prenatal health care, leading to a high rate of mortality. As a result, in pregnant women with preterm labor, we use nitroglycerine transdermally as a tocolytic agent. The main objective of this study
Anand Tambat, Prashant Athawale, Chaitanya Deore   +2 more
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Atrial Fibrillation as a Rare Complication of the Use of Nifedipine as a Tocolytic Agent: A Case Report and Review of the Literature [PDF]

Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2018
Calcium channel blockers are commonly used tocolytic agents on Labor and Delivery units worldwide as part of the management of preterm labor. Despite their overall reassuring safety profile, rare cardiovascular complications have been reported.
Nikolina P. Docheva, Emily D. Slutsky, Roger Sandelin, James W. Van Hook   +3 more
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