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)/
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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 +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 ...
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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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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 ...
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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 AnesthesiologyBackground: 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 ...
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Combination of tocolytic agents for inhibiting preterm labour. [PDF]
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2014 Preterm birth represents the single largest cause of mortality and morbidity for newborns and a major cause of morbidity for pregnant women. Tocolytic agents include a wide range of drugs that can inhibit labour to prolong pregnancy. This may gain time to allow the fetus to mature further before being born, permit antenatal corticosteroid ...
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Evaluation of the effects of indomethacin tocolytic treatment on fetal heart using modified myocardial performance index (Mod-MPI) [PDF]
BMC Pregnancy and ChildbirthBackground Indomethacin is one of the most effective and widely used tocolytic agents for treating threatened preterm labor and prolonging pregnancy. Nonetheless, data on its fetal effects, particularly regarding cardiac functions, remain limited.
Barış Boza, Fırat Ersan, Verda Alpay
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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: XPreterm birth presents a significant challenge in clinical obstetrics, requiring effective strategies to reduce associated mortality and morbidity risks.
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Comparative effectiveness and safety of nifedipine and magnesium sulfate as treatment options for preterm birth: a systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]
BMJ OpenObjectives Preterm birth (PTB) is a major cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality worldwide. Effective use of tocolytic agents may improve perinatal outcomes.
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