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phenobarbital and Labor, Premature

phenobarbital has been researched along with Labor, Premature in 14 studies

Phenobarbital: A barbituric acid derivative that acts as a nonselective central nervous system depressant. It potentiates GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID action on GABA-A RECEPTORS, and modulates chloride currents through receptor channels. It also inhibits glutamate induced depolarizations.
phenobarbital : A member of the class of barbiturates, the structure of which is that of barbituric acid substituted at C-5 by ethyl and phenyl groups.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"While cocaine is now used much more frequently than heroin by women of childbearing age, we have found that a significant number of mothers have abused both drugs during their pregnancy."3.67Perinatal outcome of infants exposed to cocaine and/or heroin in utero. ( Durand, DJ; Fulroth, R; Phillips, B, 1989)
"Women in preterm labor ( < 35 weeks' gestation) were assigned to control and treatment groups."2.68Antenatal phenobarbital therapy and neonatal outcome. I: Effect on intracranial hemorrhage. ( Bedard, MP; Cepeda, E; Johnson, S; Kazzi, SN; Mariona, F; Muran, G; Poland, R; Shankaran, S, 1996)

Research

Studies (14)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19905 (35.71)18.7374
1990's4 (28.57)18.2507
2000's4 (28.57)29.6817
2010's1 (7.14)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Crowther, CA4
Crosby, DD1
Henderson-Smart, DJ4
Ramsey, PS1
Rouse, DJ1
Koenigsberger, MR1
Lastra, C1
Morales, WJ1
Shankaran, S1
Cepeda, E1
Muran, G1
Mariona, F1
Johnson, S1
Kazzi, SN1
Poland, R1
Bedard, MP1
Doyle, L1
Koh, KS1
Osler, M1
Faerø, O1
Friis-Hansen, B1
Trolle, D1
Bayer, H1
Issel, EP1
Hengst, P1
Prenzlau, P1
Halle, H1
Fulroth, R1
Phillips, B1
Durand, DJ1
Bleyer, WA1
Marshall, RE1

Reviews

8 reviews available for phenobarbital and Labor, Premature

ArticleYear
Phenobarbital prior to preterm birth for preventing neonatal periventricular haemorrhage.
    The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 2010, Jan-20, Issue:1

    Topics: Central Nervous System Agents; Cerebral Hemorrhage; Cerebral Ventricles; Female; Humans; Infant, New

2010
Therapies administered to mothers at risk for preterm birth and neurodevelopmental outcome in their infants.
    Clinics in perinatology, 2002, Volume: 29, Issue:4

    Topics: Anti-Bacterial Agents; Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Developmental Disabilities; Excitatory Amino Acid A

2002
Phenobarbital prior to preterm birth for preventing neonatal periventricular haemorrhage.
    The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 2003, Issue:3

    Topics: Central Nervous System Agents; Cerebral Hemorrhage; Cerebral Ventricles; Female; Humans; Infant, New

2003
[Intraventricular hemorrhage in a newborn].
    Revista de neurologia, 1995, Volume: 23 Suppl 3

    Topics: Anticonvulsants; Cerebral Hemorrhage; Cerebral Ventricles; Female; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Obstetri

1995
Preparing the fetus for preterm birth.
    Bailliere's clinical obstetrics and gynaecology, 1993, Volume: 7, Issue:3

    Topics: Chorioamnionitis; Female; Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture; Genital Diseases, Female; Humans; Infa

1993
Phenobarbital prior to preterm birth for preventing neonatal periventricular haemorrhage.
    The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 2000, Issue:2

    Topics: Central Nervous System Agents; Cerebral Hemorrhage; Female; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Prematu

2000
Phenobarbital prior to preterm birth for preventing neonatal periventricular haemorrhage.
    The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 2001, Issue:2

    Topics: Central Nervous System Agents; Cerebral Hemorrhage; Cerebral Ventricles; Female; Humans; Infant, New

2001
Premature labour.
    Canadian Medical Association journal, 1976, Apr-17, Volume: 114, Issue:8

    Topics: Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Adrenergic beta-Agonists; Albuterol; Amnion; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Bacteri

1976

Trials

1 trial available for phenobarbital and Labor, Premature

ArticleYear
Antenatal phenobarbital therapy and neonatal outcome. I: Effect on intracranial hemorrhage.
    Pediatrics, 1996, Volume: 97, Issue:5

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Adult; Anticonvulsants; Birth Weight; Cerebral Hemorrhage; Female; Gestational

1996

Other Studies

5 other studies available for phenobarbital and Labor, Premature

ArticleYear
Antenatal phenobarbitone and neonatal outcome.
    Lancet (London, England), 1996, Oct-12, Volume: 348, Issue:9033

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Anticonvulsants; Cerebral Hemorrhage; Child Development; Female; Fetal Membran

1996
Prevention of the respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) by antepartum glucocorticoid (betamethasone) therapy combined with phenobarbitone and ritodrine.
    Danish medical bulletin, 1978, Volume: 25, Issue:6

    Topics: Betamethasone; Drug Therapy, Combination; Female; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Obstetric Labor, Prematur

1978
[Clinical problems of premature labor. 2. Therapy of threatening and actual premature labor].
    Zentralblatt fur Gynakologie, 1976, Volume: 98, Issue:17

    Topics: Diazepam; Female; Humans; Nylidrin; Obstetric Labor, Premature; Phenobarbital; Pregnancy; Ritodrine;

1976
Perinatal outcome of infants exposed to cocaine and/or heroin in utero.
    American journal of diseases of children (1960), 1989, Volume: 143, Issue:8

    Topics: Cocaine; Drug Synergism; Female; Fetal Growth Retardation; Heroin; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Microcep

1989
Barbiturate withdrawal syndrome in a passively addicted infant.
    JAMA, 1972, Jul-10, Volume: 221, Issue:2

    Topics: Cesarean Section; Electroencephalography; Epilepsy, Tonic-Clonic; Female; Humans; Infant, Newborn; I

1972