Phlebodia possess complex mechanism of action; except the venotonic one, it blocks the production of mediators of inflammation-prostaglandins and leukotriens; thus stops the uterine contractions and the preterm delivery. We use the tablet at pregnant women for preterm delivery. It was given one tablet a day /600 mg/ along with the tocolytic therapy.
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January 2025
Graduate Institute of Data Science, College of Management, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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