2017-08-01T15:44:00+03:00[Europe/Moscow] en true Magnesium citrate, Nifedipine, Quinagolide, Ritodrine, L-368,899, L-371,257, Barusiban, Indometacin, Salbutamol, Hexoprenaline, Fenoterol, Atosiban, Terbutaline flashcards
Tocolytics

Tocolytics

  • Magnesium citrate
    Magnesium citrate is a magnesium preparation in salt form with citric acid in a 1:1 ratio (1 magnesium atom per citrate molecule).
  • Nifedipine
    Nifedipine, sold under the brand names Adalat among others, is a medication used to manage angina, high blood pressure, Raynaud's phenomenon, and premature labor.
  • Quinagolide
    Quinagolide (INN, BAN) (brand name Norprolac) is a selective D2 receptor agonist that is used to reduce elevated levels of prolactin (hyperprolactinemia).
  • Ritodrine
    Ritodrine RYE-to-dreen (trade name Yutopar) is a tocolytic drug used to stop premature labor.
  • L-368,899
    L-368,899 is a drug used in scientific research which acts as a selective antagonist of the oxytocin receptor, with good selectivity over the related vasopressin receptors.
  • L-371,257
    L-371,257 is a compound used in scientific research which acts as a selective antagonist of the oxytocin receptor with over 800x selectivity over the related vasopressin receptors.
  • Barusiban
    Barusiban (INN) (code name FE-200440) is a non-peptide drug which is among the most potent and selective oxytocin receptor antagonists known.
  • Indometacin
    Indometacin (INN and BAN) or indomethacin (AAN, USAN and former BAN) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) commonly used as a prescription medication to reduce fever, pain, stiffness, and swelling from inflammation.
  • Salbutamol
    Salbutamol, also known as albuterol and marketed as Ventolin among other names, is a medication that opens up the medium and large airways in the lungs.
  • Hexoprenaline
    Hexoprenaline (HEX-oh-PREN-a-leen, INN) is a selective β2 adrenergic receptor agonist used in the treatment of asthma.
  • Fenoterol
    Fenoterol is a β2 adrenoreceptor agonist designed to open up the airways to the lungs.
  • Atosiban
    Atosiban (trade names Tractocile, Antocin, Atosiban SUN) is an inhibitor of the hormones oxytocin and vasopressin.
  • Terbutaline
    Terbutaline (trade names "Bronclyn",Brethine, Bricanyl, Brethaire, or Terbulin) is a β2 adrenergic receptor agonist, used as a "reliever" inhaler in the management of asthma symptoms and as a tocolytic (anti-contraction medication) to delay preterm labor for up to 48 hours.