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indomethacin and Abortion, Threatened

indomethacin has been researched along with Abortion, Threatened in 5 studies

Indomethacin: A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) that inhibits CYCLOOXYGENASE, which is necessary for the formation of PROSTAGLANDINS and other AUTACOIDS. It also inhibits the motility of POLYMORPHONUCLEAR LEUKOCYTES.
indometacin : A member of the class of indole-3-acetic acids that is indole-3-acetic acid in which the indole ring is substituted at positions 1, 2 and 5 by p-chlorobenzoyl, methyl, and methoxy groups, respectively. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, it is used in the treatment of musculoskeletal and joint disorders including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, bursitis and tendinitis.

Abortion, Threatened: UTERINE BLEEDING from a GESTATION of less than 20 weeks without any CERVICAL DILATATION. It is characterized by vaginal bleeding, lower back discomfort, or midline pelvic cramping and a risk factor for MISCARRIAGE.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"When Indomethacin in a dosage of 175 mg/day was used to treat threatened premature labour more than 70% of cases carried on until 37 weeks."6.37[Value and dangers of indomethacin used in pregnancy. Apropos of 304 treated patients]. ( Barrat, J; Bouillie, J; Boyer, F; Keskes, J; Marpeau, L; Pigné, A; Vincenti, O, 1988)
"One hundred cases of threatened abortion were randomly allocated to four lines of treatment namely, long acting progesterone, antispasmodic, indomethacin and placebo."2.65Therapeutic value of indomethacin in threatened abortion. ( Einen, MA; Osman, M; Sibaie, F; Souka, AR, 1980)
"When Indomethacin in a dosage of 175 mg/day was used to treat threatened premature labour more than 70% of cases carried on until 37 weeks."2.37[Value and dangers of indomethacin used in pregnancy. Apropos of 304 treated patients]. ( Barrat, J; Bouillie, J; Boyer, F; Keskes, J; Marpeau, L; Pigné, A; Vincenti, O, 1988)

Research

Studies (5)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19905 (100.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Souka, AR1
Osman, M1
Sibaie, F1
Einen, MA1
Lozano González, CH1
Galindo Jiménez, P1
Pezzotti, MA1
Lowenberg Favela, E1
Khachapuridze, NV1
Marpeau, L1
Keskes, J1
Vincenti, O1
Boyer, F1
Bouillie, J1
Pigné, A1
Barrat, J1
Tothill, A1
Bamford, D1
Draper, J1

Reviews

1 review available for indomethacin and Abortion, Threatened

ArticleYear
[Value and dangers of indomethacin used in pregnancy. Apropos of 304 treated patients].
    Journal de gynecologie, obstetrique et biologie de la reproduction, 1988, Volume: 17, Issue:1

    Topics: Abortion, Threatened; Acute Kidney Injury; Ductus Arteriosus, Patent; Female; Fetal Death; Fetus; Hu

1988

Trials

1 trial available for indomethacin and Abortion, Threatened

ArticleYear
Therapeutic value of indomethacin in threatened abortion.
    Prostaglandins, 1980, Volume: 19, Issue:3

    Topics: 17 alpha-Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate; Abortion, Missed; Abortion, Threatened; Clinical Trials as To

1980

Other Studies

3 other studies available for indomethacin and Abortion, Threatened

ArticleYear
[Persistent pulmonary hypertension in the newborn caused by prenatal use of prostaglandin inhibitors, (indomethacin). Report of a case].
    Ginecologia y obstetricia de Mexico, 1980, Volume: 48, Issue:286

    Topics: Abortion, Threatened; Adult; Female; Humans; Hypertension, Pulmonary; Indomethacin; Infant, Newborn;

1980
[Results of clinical use of prostaglandin synthesis inhibitors in the complex treatment of threatened premature interruption of pregnancy].
    Akusherstvo i ginekologiia, 1986, Issue:1

    Topics: Abortion, Threatened; Combined Modality Therapy; Female; Humans; Indomethacin; Pregnancy

1986
Inhibition of prostaglandin release and the control of threatened abortion.
    Lancet (London, England), 1971, Aug-14, Volume: 2, Issue:7720

    Topics: Abortion, Threatened; Aspirin; Blood Platelets; Female; Humans; Indomethacin; Lung; Obstetric Labor

1971