Comparison of the effects of Salbupart and Partusisten on the serum levels of insulin, glucose, sodium and potassium in pregnant women

Abstract

The effect of tocolytic treatment with Salbupart and Partusisten in imminent premature labour on the serum levels of insulin, glucose, sodium and potassium was studied after 24 hours, and in some cases after 48 and 72 hours from the beginning of intravenous tocolytic treatment. The control group comprised healthy pregnant women receiving no tocolytic treatment. Statistical analysis showed that Salbupart and Partusisten raised the levels of insulin and glucose in the serum in pregnant women, but Salbupart increased more the insulin level and the raised levels of insulin and glucose persisted longer after Salbupart. No effect of these preparations on the serum levels of sodium and potassium in the studied pregnant women was noted.