Some Highlights For the full list, check out the Site Map Introduction Short, sweet summary of research List of terbutaline's maternal side effects Summary of research on terbutaline, other tocolytics Description of magnesium sulfate, maternal side effects Description of nifedipine, maternal side effects Are steroids safe? Many questions remain unanswered. Does terbutaline have long-term effects on children exposed in utero? Neonatal side effects of some preterm labor drugs My experience with preterm labor drugs Cardiac stress of pregnancy, tocolytics Reference books warn against using terbutaline for preterm labor How safe are terbutaline, other beta-adrenergics for asthmatics? Precautions if you're taking terbutaline or another beta-adrenergic Testimony about terbutaline in 1993

Preterm Labor Drugs Side Effects, Complications This page is devoted to describing some of the risks of preterm labor drugs, also known as tocolytics. "No perfect tocolytic drug exists. Their use is not without potential problems for the mother, fetus and neonate." - Washington Clark Hill, M.D., Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vol. 38, No. 4, p. 725. "Tocolysis is a treatment of desperation and has a high failure rate." - Mattox, John H., Core Textbook of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1998, St. Louis, Mosby-Year Book, Inc., p. 205. Disclaimer: I am not a physician. This site provides information based on the research I've done and my own personal experience with preterm labor drugs. Please check with your doctor if you have questions about your medical care. New study links high doses of magnesium sulfate to fetal and newborn deaths FDA denies petition by terbutaline pump supporters Two reviews find most preterm labor drugs of limited value; many risks cited Father of terbutaline pump publishes new study despite FDA warning Twins List FAQ on Terbutaline Check out my web site on Peripartum Cardiomyopathy � 1998-2005 karens7@charter.net Sign Guestbook View Guestbook View my old guestbook Click on the graphic to vote for this page as a Starting Point Hot Site This page hosted by Get your own Free Home Page