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Re: Brethine and premature labor

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 29 Feb 2000 20:47:30 -0600 (CST)

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.

Brethine is usually given til 37 weeks and has negligible effects on the fetus. 

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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York


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