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amphetamine and Placenta Previa

amphetamine has been researched along with Placenta Previa in 1 studies

Amphetamine: A powerful central nervous system stimulant and sympathomimetic. Amphetamine has multiple mechanisms of action including blocking uptake of adrenergics and dopamine, stimulation of release of monamines, and inhibiting monoamine oxidase. Amphetamine is also a drug of abuse and a psychotomimetic. The l- and the d,l-forms are included here. The l-form has less central nervous system activity but stronger cardiovascular effects. The d-form is DEXTROAMPHETAMINE.
1-phenylpropan-2-amine : A primary amine that is isopropylamine in which a hydrogen attached to one of the methyl groups has been replaced by a phenyl group.
amphetamine : A racemate comprising equimolar amounts of (R)-amphetamine (also known as levamphetamine or levoamphetamine) and (S)-amphetamine (also known as dexamfetamine or dextroamphetamine.

Placenta Previa: Abnormal placentation in which the PLACENTA implants in the lower segment of the UTERUS (the zone of dilation) and may cover part or all of the opening of the CERVIX. It is often associated with serious antepartum bleeding and PREMATURE LABOR.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" This case study reflects on the maternity care provided for a woman who continued to use amphetamines during her pregnancy; and who was diagnosed with placenta praevia and subsequently suffered a placental abruption."7.79Placenta praevia, placental abruption and amphetamine use in pregnancy: a case study. ( Geraghty, S; McLaurin, R, 2013)
" This case study reflects on the maternity care provided for a woman who continued to use amphetamines during her pregnancy; and who was diagnosed with placenta praevia and subsequently suffered a placental abruption."3.79Placenta praevia, placental abruption and amphetamine use in pregnancy: a case study. ( Geraghty, S; McLaurin, R, 2013)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's1 (100.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
McLaurin, R1
Geraghty, S1

Other Studies

1 other study available for amphetamine and Placenta Previa

ArticleYear
Placenta praevia, placental abruption and amphetamine use in pregnancy: a case study.
    Women and birth : journal of the Australian College of Midwives, 2013, Volume: 26, Issue:2

    Topics: Abruptio Placentae; Amphetamine; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Cesarean Section; Female; Fetal

2013