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tocolytic agent

CHEBI:CHEBI_66993

Definition

Any compound used to suppress premature labour and immature birth by suppressing uterine contractions.

Alternative Names

  • anti-contraction drug
  • anti-contraction drugs
  • anti-contraction medication
  • anti-contraction medications
  • labour repressant
  • labour repressants
  • tocolytic
  • tocolytic agents
  • tocolytic drug
  • tocolytic drugs
  • tocolytics

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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Additional Identifiers

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Additional References

Wikipedia:Tocolytic

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