Bryophyllum vs. Nifedipine

Summary

In a prospective, randomised study the efficacy and tolerability of bryophyllum p. (p.o) vs. nifedipine (p.o) will be proofed in a defined group of pregnant women with threatened preterm labour.

Timeline

Start

2006-11

Primary completion

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Completion

2008-10

Publications

• Background Plangger N, Rist L, Zimmermann R, von Mandach U. Intravenous tocolysis with Bryophyllum pinnatum is better tolerated than beta-agonist application. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2006 Feb 1;124(2):168-72. doi: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2005.05.013. Epub 2005 Jul 26.
• Background Gwehenberger B, Rist L, Huch R, von Mandach U. Effect of Bryophyllum pinnatum versus fenoterol on uterine contractility. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2004 Apr 15;113(2):164-71. doi: 10.1016/S0301-2115(03)00370-1.
• Background Vilaghy I. [Decreasing the rate of premature delivery with phytotherapy--results from general practice]. Ther Umsch. 2002 Dec;59(12):696-701. doi: 10.1024/0040-5930.59.12.696. German.

Drugs

Indications

No indication recorded.