A Prospective Randomised Trial of Nifedipine Versus Placebo in Preterm Labour

Authors

  • Iffat Ara Associate Professor, Dept. of Obst. & Gynaecology, Z H Sikder women?s Medical College & Hospital, Monica Estate, West Dhanmondi, Dhaka
  • Hashina Banu Assistant professor, Institute of Child and Mother Health

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/bjog.v23i2.4962

Keywords:

Nifedipine, tocolysis, preterm labour

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate nifedipine as a tocolytic agent and measure the side-effects

Methods : Prospective randomized study of 89 singleton pregnancies with preterm labour between 30-34 weeks of gestation. The capacity to delay delivery 48 h,7 days, til 36 weeks were the outcome variable assessed.

Results: Nifedipine could successfully prolong delivery in about 82 % of cases. There were fewer side-effects. Main side-effects were flushing and head-ache. Most of the patients complained of no side-effects.

Conclusion : Nifedipine is a well tolerated tocolytic drug with fewer side-effects.

Key word: Nifedipine; tocolysis; preterm labour

Bangladesh J Obstet Gynaecol, 2008; Vol. 23(2) : 61-64

Downloads

Download data is not yet available.
Abstract
207
PDF
89

Downloads

How to Cite

Ara, I., & Banu, H. (2010). A Prospective Randomised Trial of Nifedipine Versus Placebo in Preterm Labour. Bangladesh Journal of Obstetrics &Amp; Gynaecology, 23(2), 61–64. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjog.v23i2.4962

Issue

Vol. 23 No. 2 (2008)

Section

Original Articles