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Progesterone as a tocolytic agent for preterm labor: a systematic review

Current Opinion in Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2016
Purpose of review Tocolytic agents have been used for over 60 years in the fight against preterm labor, which ultimately can lead to preterm birth. Currently, clinicians can choose from a variety of drug classes to achieve the primary goal of delaying delivery by 48 h, thereby allowing time for administration of corticosteroids
Reshama, Navathe, Vincenzo, Berghella
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327 Nifedipine vs. Ritodrine as Tocolytic Agents

American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1992
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Long-Term Use of Magnesium Sulfate as a Tocolytic Agent

Obstetrics & Gynecology, 1986
Two patients in premature labor were treated continuously for six and 13 weeks with intravenous magnesium sulfate (MgSO4) for tocolysis. In each case, conventional therapy with intravenous and oral ritodrine failed to abate uterine contractions, and attempts to taper the MgSO4 were unsuccessful.
I A, Wilkins, J D, Goldberg, R N, Phillips, C J, Bacall, F A, Chervenak, R L, Berkowitz   +5 more
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Prevention and Tocolytic Agents 2

2019
Preterm birth is the single most important determinant of adverse infant outcomes, in terms of survival and quality of life. Preterm infants are particularly vulnerable to complications with the increasing contribution of neonatal deaths to overall child mortality.
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Ritodrine and nifedipine as tocolytic agents: a preliminary comparison.

Journal of perinatal medicine, 1996
The effectiveness of the tocolytic agent and other betamimetic drugs in the treatment of preterm labor remains controversial. Effectiveness or efficancy of ritodrine has not yet convincingly been proven. A major concern are the marked side effects of beta-mimetics.
K G, van Dijk, G A, Dekker, H P, van Geijn   +2 more
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Tocolytic Agents

Postgraduate Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2005
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Different impacts of various tocolytic agents on increased risk of postoperative hemorrhage in preterm labor women undergoing Cesarean delivery

Medicine (United States), 2020
Chun-Jen Huang, Yen-Chun Fan, Su-Chen Fang   +2 more
exaly  

Uterine Contraction Agents and Tocolytics

2013
Courtney D. Cuppett, Steve N. Caritis
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A Potentially New Tocolytic Agent

Reproductive Sciences, 2018
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Interval to delivery in high-risk patients: do tocolytic agents really work?

International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 1992
J C Morrison
exaly