A drug may be classified by the chemical type of the active ingredient or by the way it is used to treat a particular condition. Each drug can be classified into one or more drug classes.
Tocolytic agents inhibit uterine contractions and suppress pre-term labor. Tocolytics can delay labor and give more time for fetal growth and for the fetal lungs to mature. They are most effective when given early in premature labor.
See also
Medical conditions associated with tocolytic agents:
- Asthma, acute
- Asthma, Maintenance
- Premature Labor
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