Zeitschrift für Geburtshilfe und Neonatologie
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Z Geburtshilfe Neonatol · Oct 2009
Randomized Controlled Trial[Effectiveness and safety of atosiban vs. pulsatile administration of fenoterol in the treatment of preterm labour].
The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy and side effects of atosiban with those of fenoterol (pulsatile administration) for acute tocolysis. ⋯ Atosiban was comparable in clinical effectiveness and was associated with fewer maternal and fetal adverse effects, so that fenoterol cannot be recommended. Completion of tocolytic therapy 12 hours after arrest of preterm labour is effective and associated with a short mean duration.