Tocolytic Agents
Synonyms
Agents, Tocolytic
Effect, Tocolytic
Effects, Tocolytic
Tocolytic Effect
Tocolytic Effects
Tocolytics
Drugs that prevent preterm labor and immature birth by suppressing uterine contractions (TOCOLYSIS). 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.