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Kirchhoff, E; Schneider, V; Pichler, G; Reif, P; Haas, J; Joksch, M; Mager, C; Schmied, C; Scholl, W; Pichler-Stachl, E; Gold, D.
Hexoprenaline Compared with Atosiban as Tocolytic Treatment for Preterm Labor
GEBURTSH FRAUENHEILK. 2022; 82(8): 852-858.
Doi: 10.1055/a-1823-0176
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- Leading authors Med Uni Graz
- Hamann Ebba
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- Gold ehem Ulrich Daniela
- Haas Josef
- Joksch Maike
- Pichler Gerhard
- Pichler-Stachl Elisabeth
- Reif Philipp
- Schneider Verena
- Schöll Wolfgang
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- Introduction Preterm birth is defined as a live birth before 37 weeks of gestation and is associated with increased neonatal morbidity and mortality. The aim of this study is to compare the efficacy of hexoprenaline and atosiban for short- and long-term tocolysis and their effects on neonatal and maternal outcomes. Methods This retrospective cohort study included women with threatened preterm labor between 24 + 0 and 34 + 0 weeks of gestation without premature rupture of membranes. The tocolytic efficacy of hexoprenaline and atosiban was compared in women receiving one of the two medications for short- and long-term tocolysis. Continuous variables were compared using t-test or Mann-Whitney U test, as appropriate. Comparison of categorical variables between the two groups was done with chi(2) test after Pearson's and Fisher's exact test. Results 761 women were enrolled in this study; 387 women received atosiban and 374 women received hexoprenaline as their primary tocolytic agent. Atosiban showed a higher efficacy as a primary tocolytic agent (p = 0.000) within 48 hours. As regards long-term tocolysis, there were no differences between the treatment groups (p = 0.466). Maternal side effects such as tachycardia (p = 0.018) or palpitations (p = 0.000) occurred more frequently after the administration of hexoprenaline, while there were no differences between the two drugs administered with regard to any other maternal or neonatal outcome parameter. Conclusion Our retrospective study shows a significantly higher efficacy of atosiban in the first 48 hours, especially when administered at an early gestational age. There were no significant differences in terms of neonatal outcome but significantly more maternal adverse effects during the administration of hexoprenaline.
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