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Re: Brethine and premature labor

From: C Twisdale RN (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 29 Feb 2000 18:13:51 -0600 (CST)

Brethine is widely used for treatment of premature labor. It IS NOT FDA approved for this use, but again it is widely used. It was developed for use in asthma patients to help relax constricted airways in the lungs. It is felt that this same type of relaxation physiology works for mom in preterm labor. Of my prof. experience, most moms have a bit of increased pulse and "nervousness" with it, but do OK

At Tue, 29 Feb 2000, anonymous wrote: >
>My daughter is 22 weeks pregnant and having premature contractions
>daily. Some of it is painful and other times it's just a tightening of
>the abdomen. Her cervix is thin, but not dilated. They are also
>treating her for a mild bladder infection. The doctors have put her on
>Brethine (oral) every four hours while she is awake. How long can she
>take this drug safely and what are the effects upon the fetus? Thanks so
>much in advance.

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