《英文msh词典》Agents,Tocolytic
[入口词] Agents,Tocolytic
[主题词] Tocolytic Agents
[英文释义] Drugs that prevent preterm labor and immature birth by suppressing uterine contractions. Agents used to delay premature uterine activity include magnesium sulfate,beta-mimetics,oxytocin antagonists,calcium channel inhibitors,and adrenergic beta-receptor agonists. The use of intravenous alcohol as a tocolytic is now obsolete.