A member asked:

My wife is18 weeks pregnant with out any complications.dr has rx'ed isoxsuprine10mg before air travel for 3 days.is it safe to use this for shortterm?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Not clear: I looked this drug up, and see that it is used to stop uterine contractions. I've never seen this drug used in the US for this.... it's a little outside the standard of care for doctor to prescribe this. If wife is having preterm contractions, then probably shouldn't fly. If she's not having contractions, then probably doesn't need drugs, solely lots of hydration as flying can make women dehydr

Answered 7/29/2014

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