OBJECTIVES: To study the effect of ritodrine therapy on maternal and perinatal outcome in cases of symptomatic placenta previa being managed conservatively. METHODS: A prospective, randomized ...

Agents that have been used as tocolytics (drugs that inhibit myometrial contractions) include ethanol (no longer used), ß-sympathomimetics, magnesium sulfate, calcium channel blockers ...

The current standard of care limits the use of tocolytic agents to just 24-72 hours because of potential side effects for both the mother and the fetus. However, many women may benefit from weeks ...