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Complications Associated with the Administration of Tocolytic Agents

Journal SOGC, 1998
Abstract Because maternal antenatal steroid administration has been shown to improve neonatal outcome at gestational age Jess then 34 weeks, many obstetrical practitioners choose to use tocolytic agents in an attempt to delay premature delivery and, thereby, allow enough time for steroid treatment. Unfortunately, tocolytics are not without potentially
Andrée Gruslin, Brigitte Bonin
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Relationship between maternal mortality and ritodrine hydrochloride as a tocolytic agent in Japan

The journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research
In Japan, unlike Western countries, tocolytic agents are administered in long‐term protocols to treat threatened preterm labor. Evaluating the side effects of this practice is crucial.
Masamitsu Nakamura, A. Sekizawa, J. Hasegawa, Masahiko Nakata, S. Katsuragi, Hiroaki Tanaka, T. Murakoshi, N. Kanayama, Isamu Ishiwata, Tomoaki Ikeda   +9 more
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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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A Comparison of the Relative Toxicities of β-Sympathomimetic Tocolytic Agents

American Journal of Perinatology, 1985
To define the relative toxicities of ritodrine sulfate, terbutaline sulfate, hexaprenaline sulfate, and ritodrine with betamethasone mongrel dogs were treated with these agents for 19 hours. The maximum dose of ritodrine was 900 microgram/min (N = 5), terbutaline 120 micrograms/min (N = 4) and hexaprenaline 1.5 micrograms/min (N = 4). Betamethasone was
G D, Hankins, J C, Hauth
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KUR-1246, a novel β2-adrenoceptor agonist, as a tocolytic agent

Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2002
To examine the effects of KUR-1246 on oxytocin-induced uterine contractions, the cardiovascular system, and general metabolism of pregnant sheep and their fetuses.At 123-125 days' gestation, ewes (n = 8) were infused with oxytocin (1.0 mU/kg/minute) to induce uterine contractions.
Sumiyoshi, Kiguchi, Tadashi, Matsuda, Kazutoshi, Cho, Kazuhiko, Okuyama, Masuo, Akahane, Seiichiro, Fujimoto   +5 more
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Uterine contraction agents, tocolytics, vaginal therapeutics, and local contraceptives

2007
This chapter presents an account of drugs that play a role in strengthening or inhibiting uterine contraction, including tocolytics, vaginal therapeutics, and local contraceptives. These drugs include prostaglandins, oxytocin, ergot alkaloids, and β2-sympathicomimetics.
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Is a cause of postpartum hemorrhage of using of tocolytic agents in preterm delivery?

Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine, 2017
S. Choi, Nae Ri Yoon, S. Hwang
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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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Effectiveness of Tocolytic Agents on Prevention of Preterm Delivery, Neonatal Morbidity, and Mortality: Is There a Consensus? A Review of the Literature

Obstetrical and Gynecological Survey, 2016
S. Petousis, C. Margioula-Siarkou, I. Kalogiannidis   +2 more
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Tocolytic Agents

Postgraduate Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2005
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