Drugs to stop premature labor

Tocolytics are medications used to inhibit preterm labor or stop contractions in women who are at risk of giving birth prematurely.

Although the specific causes of premature labor are not yet known, certain factors may increase a woman s risk of having premature labor. However, having a specific risk factor does not mean a woman will experience premature labor. A woman might have premature labor for no apparent reason.

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We call these babies preterm or premature. Preterm labor occurs between Treatment to stop or slow preterm labor can help delay preterm birth. This

Ritodrine, sold under the brand name Yutopar, is a tocolytic drug used to stop premature labor. This drug has been removed from the US market, according to

labor using a drug called oxytocin. Alternatively, medications called tocolytics can help stop premature labor if it is too early for the birth to occur.

The most common medications used to stop or slow labor contractions are magnesium sulfate, ritodrine (the only FDA approved medication for premature labor) and

Terbutaline injection is sometimes used to stop or prevent premature labor in pregnant women, however, it is not approved by the Food and Drug Administration

Although the specific causes of premature labor are not yet known, certain factors may increase a woman s risk of having premature labor. However, having a specific risk factor does not mean a woman will experience premature labor. A woman might have premature labor for no apparent reason.