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Drugs for inhibition of premature labor
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Drugs for inhibition of premature labor

Jennifer R. Niebyl
Clinics in perinatology, Vol.6(1), pp.53-63
03/1979
DOI: 10.1016/S0095-5108(18)31163-1
PMID: 38929

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Abstract

Effective inhibition of premature labor depends on prompt initiation of treatment. The author discusses factors initiating parturition, and the benefits and risks for mother and child of administration of alcohol, beta adrenergic agents, magnesium sulfate, and other agents that may counteract them.

Obstetrics and Gynecology Adrenergic beta-Agonists/therapeutic use Animals Ethanol/therapeutic use Female Humans Indomethacin/therapeutic use Labor Obstetric Magnesium Sulfate/therapeutic use Obstetric Labor Premature/diagnosis/prevention & control Pregnancy Prostaglandin Antagonists/therapeutic use Uterus/drug effects

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