Drugs that prevent preterm labor and immature birth by suppressing uterine contractions (TOCOLYSIS). 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.
Also Known As:
Tocolytics; Tocolytic Effect; Tocolytic Effects; Agent, Tocolytic; Agents, Tocolytic; Effect, Tocolytic; Effects, Tocolytic; Tocolytic; Tocolytic Agent