[Experiences with tocolysis].
The results of tocolysis applied for delaying premature delivery and abortion is reported as well as its side effects in the mother. 168 patients were included in the study. It is stated that fenoterol can be successfully administered for stopping early contractions. The side effects of the drug are relatively mild and avoidable. It is also stated that fenoterol treatment is not superfluous even in case of a ruptured membrane when the fetal lungs are not ripe yet. Looking for combined possibilities should be the subject of future studies.
D000284:Administration, Oral; D001794:Blood Pressure / Q000187:drug effects; D002319:Cardiovascular System / Q000187:drug effects; D004983:Ethanolamines / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D005260:Female; D005280:Fenoterol / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral; D007752:Obstetric Labor, Premature / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011188:Potassium / Q000097:blood; D011247:Pregnancy; D011674:Pulse / Q000187:drug effects
D004983:Ethanolamines; D005280:Fenoterol; D011188:Potassium
Erfahrungen mit der Tokolyse.