Nifedipine Versus Indomethacin in the Treatment of Preterm Labour

Nifedipine vs. Indomethacin in the Treatment of Preterm Labour and Short Cervix. A Randomized, Controlled Trial.

The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of nifedipine versus indomethacin as tocolytic for the treatment of preterm labour with short cervix (< 2.5cms).

Inclusion Criteria:

• Pregnant women between 24 and 34 weeks of gestation.
• Cervical length (determined by transvaginal ultrasound) of 2.5 cms or less

Exclusion Criteria:

• All contraindications for tocolysis (fetal distress, abruptio placenta).
• Multiple pregnancy.
• All contraindications for the use of any of the two drugs (indomethacin or nifedipine).