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Re: Procardia/NifedipineFrom: anon (anonymous@obgyn.net)Mon, 3 Feb 2003 05:44:36 -0600 (CST)
I can't really help you with your answers but I will share a similar situation. My doctor put me on terbutaline to prevent further contractions and it too is not approved by FDA for this use. It is actually a medication for asthma patients! But its use for preterm labor prevention isn't new. It's been used for well over 20 years, at least according to it's manufacturer's website. Even though it is supposed to be pretty safe, I am having trouble handling the side effects. Wait for a doc's reply and see what he says...I'm still waiting for an answer regarding my problem. > >At Mon, 3 Feb 2003, Mary wrote: >> >>I stumbled upon a post here questioning Procardia usage during >>pregnancy. I cannot seem to post to that particular thread so I >>apologize first. >> >>Now, the reason I am posting is because, 1. I too, was wondering if >>there were any adverse effects to the baby from Nifedipine usage. >>2. I am wondering why, if this is in use, does it not have FDA approval >>for the use of preterm labor/anti-contraction situations? (and I know >>not all information on the web is perfect and true BUT...) >> >>I guess what I'm trying to drag out of an educated medical professional >>is: Would I be safer using Ritoden (I think that's the correct spelling) >>that IS FDA approved for the specific use of anti-contraction or should >>I honestly feel comfortable using a 'new' drug that isn't approved for >>the use it is prescribed to me for (preterm labor/irritable uterus)? >>AND, if the answer IS to be safer with Ritoden, as a patient, are my >>rights as such that I can request that I be placed on that rather than >>Procardia? >>I was informed that Procardia is for usage on smooth muscle tissue >>(heart) and that the uterus is a smooth muscle so that's why the >>presciption of it. Anyway, thanks and I look forward to hearing what >>you have to say on the subject. >> >>I thank you for reading and I'll be researching both medications on my >>own but just wanted an HONEST opinion on the drug itself.
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