Failure to prevent preterm labour and delivery in twin pregnancy using prophylactic oral salbutamol

A double blind, controlled study was performed to see whether the use of prophylactic oral salbutamol would reduce the incidence of preterm labour in twin pregnancy. Of the 144 women studied, 74 took salbutamol and 70 placebo. No difference was found in the length of gestation, birthweight or fetal...

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Published in:	British journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Vol. 97; no. 10; p. 878
Main Authors:	Ashworth, M F, Spooner, S F, Verkuyl, D A, Waterman, R, Ashurst, H M
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England 01-10-1990
Subjects:	Administration, Oral Adult Albuterol - administration & dosage Albuterol - therapeutic use Double-Blind Method Female Humans Obstetric Labor, Premature - prevention & control Pregnancy Pregnancy, Multiple Prospective Studies Twins
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Summary:	A double blind, controlled study was performed to see whether the use of prophylactic oral salbutamol would reduce the incidence of preterm labour in twin pregnancy. Of the 144 women studied, 74 took salbutamol and 70 placebo. No difference was found in the length of gestation, birthweight or fetal outcome, although fewer babies suffered from respiratory distress syndrome in the salbutamol group. Women did not experience troublesome side-effects from salbutamol.
ISSN:	0306-5456
DOI:	10.1111/j.1471-0528.1990.tb02441.x