Tocolytic Agents

Tokolytika

Engelsk definition

Drugs that prevent preterm labor and immature birth by suppressing uterine contractions (TOCOLYSIS). Agents used to delay premature uterine activity include magnesium sulfate, beta-mimetics, oxytocin antagonists, calcium channel inhibitors, and adrenergic beta-receptor agonists. The use of intravenous alcohol as a tocolytic is now obsolete.

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Agents, Tocolytic Tocolytics Tocolytic Tocolytic Agent Agent, Tocolytic Tocolytic Effect Effect, Tocolytic Tocolytic Effects Effects, Tocolytic