terbutaline
Ritodrine and terbutaline are sometimes used as tocolytic medicines to slow uterine contractions during preterm labor. Ritodrine and terbutaline are given through a vein (intravenously, or IV) and/or by injection.
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate oral nifedipine versus subcutaneous terbutaline tocolysis for external cephalic version (ECV). DESIGN: A double-blind randomised trial. SETTING: A university hospital in Malaysia.
Terbutaline for Slowing Preterm Labor
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Terbutaline
Medication used to treat asthma that is also used during pregnancy to reduce contractions of the uterus.
Terbutaline: A medication used to halt the contractions of preterm labor.
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terbutaline
This is a medication, with varying brand names, sometimes used to stop contractions in premature labour.
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Terbutaline - A medication used to stop contractions.
Tocolytic Medications - Term for medications used to stop labor.
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Terbutaline - A medication used to stop contractions of the uterus in preterm labor
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Terbutaline - An asthma medication that is alos commonly used to stop contractions of the uterus in women experiencing preterm labor. Terbutaline can be administered in the form of a pill, injection or inhalant.
Beta-mimetics (terbutaline, ritodrine)
Possible side effects for you include: ...
They then injected 3 shots of terbutaline at this time which did make the contractions stop. She also said I was about 1 cm dilated. I could not believe this was actually happening.
i know how u feel on the shots theyyyyy suuuuck but they do work they have me on terbutaline and the pregesteron shots. Jenny...
The most common medicine to have patients on to prevent labor is terbutaline (Brethine). It is actually an asthma medicine which relaxes smooth muscle--both in the bronchial tree and in the uterus.
Wearing the terbutaline pump was a test of my strength and will to deliver a healthy baby. I wore a cartridge with two syringes at my waist which pumped medication into my body every two hours through a small catheter in my thigh.
A Comparison of Gestational Days Gained with Oral Terbutaline Versus Continuous Subcutaneous Terbutaline in Women with Twin Gestations FREE
Fung Lam, Niki K Bergauer, Suzanne K Coleman, Gary J Stanziano & Debbie Jacques
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Interventions such as bed rest, a cerclage, certain medications (terbutaline, magnesium, and Indomethacin), and hydration with IV fluids may help stop labor.
Bronchodilators to open air passages (theophylline, terbutaline); best tolerated as inhalers, but can be given orally.
Cortisone drugs by inhaler or nebulizer, which have fewer adverse reactions than oral forms.
The names of these drugs include calcium channel blockers, terbutaline, ritodrine, magnesium sulfate, indomethacin, ketorolac and sulindac. These drugs can stop contractions. They are given intravenously, orally or rectally depending upon the drug.
albuterol, bitolterol, pirbuterol, terbutaline
inhaled anticholinergics
ipratropium bromide ...
Before the version attempt, you may be given an injection of tocolytic medication to relax the uterus and prevent uterine contractions. The most commonly used tocolytic medication is terbutaline (such as Bricanyl or Brethine).
Tocolytic medications may be given, if preterm labor occurs, to help slow or stop contractions. These may be given orally, in an injection, or intravenously. Tocolytic medications often used include terbutaline and magnesium sulfate.
Physicians do no give tocolytics after week thirty-five of a pregnancy. Ritodrone and Terbutaline are the two used most often. Tocolytics can cause headaches, chest pain and insomnia, all of which will dissipate once the drug is stopped.
Tocolytic medications often used include terbutaline and magnesium sulfate.
corticosteroid medications
Corticosteroid medications may be given to help mature the lungs of the fetus. Lung immaturity is a major problem of premature babies.
 See also: Pregnancy, Contraction, Contractions, Delivery, Preterm
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