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Tocolytic Agents

Medical Definition:	Drugs that prevent preterm labor and immature birth by suppressing uterine contractions. Agents used to delay premature uterine activity include magnesium sulfate, beta-mimetics, oxytocin antagonists, calcium channel inhibitors, and adrenergic beta-receptor agonists. The use of intravenous alcohol as a tocolytic is now obsolete.
Guide Notes:	suppress uterine contractions to prevent preterm labor & premature birth
Previously Indexed:	Labor, Premature (1973-1988),Muscle Contraction (1966-1974),Uterine Contraction (1975-1988),Uterus (1966-1974)

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