Comparison of neonatal outcome with use of isoxsuprine hydrochloride and nifedipine in management of preterm labour in rural India
Journal Title: MedPulse -International Medical Journal - Year 2015, Vol 2, Issue 2
Abstract
Aim: In India, especially in rural population multiple factors adversely affect the incidence of preterm birth .The main aim of this study was to compare the neonatal outcome of pregnancy between use of isoxsuprine hydrochloride and nifedipine as tocolytics in preterm labor from rural population of India. Study Design: This study was conducted at the department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, NIMS Medical College and Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan. This was a prospective study during period of one year with sample size of 100 patients. Method: Steroid cover given to all patients. Group A patient received inj. Isoxsuprine hydrochloride and Group B patient received Tab. Nifedipine. Neonate will be evaluated for gestational age, birth weight, congenital anomalies, APGAR score at 1 and 5 minutes of delivery. Results: Mean birth weight was 2524.51grams in isoxsuprine group and 2354.78 grams in nifedipine group. APGAR score is comparable in both groups. Conclusion: Neonatal outcome was comparable in both groups. No significant difference in respect to birth weight and APGAR score,
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Kumud Gupta, Gunjan Gunjan
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