This article discusses the purpose, types, risk factors, and side effects of tocolytics.
But all preterm births don’t carry equal risk.
Tocolytics may help delay labor by two to seven days.
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This is why they’re often used in conjunction with corticosteroids.
Timing of Tocolytics
Tocolytics are meant for short-term use.
This includes:
Are Tocolytics FDA-Approved?
Consequently, the use of tocolytic medications to manage preterm labor is all done off-label.
Contraindications
There are a number of contraindications for the use of tocolytics.
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