Tocolytic Agents

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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.

Descriptor ID

D015149

MeSH Number(s)

D27.505.696.875.825

D27.505.954.705.825

Concept/Terms

Tocolytic Agents

Tocolytic Effect

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Chemicals and Drugs [D]
Chemical Actions and Uses [D27]
Pharmacologic Actions [D27.505]
Physiological Effects of Drugs [D27.505.696]
Reproductive Control Agents [D27.505.696.875]
Tocolytic Agents [D27.505.696.875.825]
Therapeutic Uses [D27.505.954]
Reproductive Control Agents [D27.505.954.705]
Tocolytic Agents [D27.505.954.705.825]

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Bar chart showing 21 publications over 14 distinct years, with a maximum of 3 publications in 1997 and 2003

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Year	Major Topic	Minor Topic	Total
1997	2	1	3
1999	1	0	1
2000	1	0	1
2001	1	1	2
2003	3	0	3
2004	1	0	1
2005	1	1	2
2009	1	0	1
2012	1	1	2
2013	1	0	1
2016	0	1	1
2017	1	0	1
2018	1	0	1
2021	1	0	1

Below are the most recent publications written about "Tocolytic Agents" by people in Profiles.

Efficacy of long-term indomethacin therapy in prolonging pregnancy after fetoscopic laser surgery for twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome: a collaborative cohort study. BJOG. 2022 03; 129(4):597-606.

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Tocolysis with the ß2-sympathomimetic fenoterol does not increase the occurrence of infantile hemangioma in preterm and term infants. Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2018 09; 298(3):521-527.

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Effect of maintenance tocolysis with nifedipine in established preterm labour on pregnancy prolongation and neonatal outcome. J Obstet Gynaecol. 2018 Feb; 38(2):177-184.

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Emergency Cerclage: Outcomes, Patient Selection, and Operative Considerations. Clin Obstet Gynecol. 2016 Jun; 59(2):286-94.

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Relaxant effects of metoclopramide and magnesium sulfate on isolated pregnant myometrium: an in vitro study. Int J Obstet Anesth. 2014 May; 23(2):131-7.

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Effect of magnesium sulfate on fetal heart rate patterns in the second stage of labor. Obstet Gynecol. 2012 Jun; 119(6):1129-36.

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A mathematical model for predicting outcome in preterm labour. J Int Med Res. 2012; 40(4):1459-66.

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Reversible ductus arteriosus constriction due to maternal indomethacin after fetal intervention for hypoplastic left heart syndrome with intact/restrictive atrial septum. Fetal Diagn Ther. 2010; 27(1):40-5.

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In utero beta 2 adrenergic agonist exposure and adverse neurophysiologic and behavioral outcomes. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2009 Dec; 201(6):553-9.

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Neuropsychological performance in normal pregnancy and preeclampsia. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2006 Jul; 195(1):186-91.

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