FDA approves drug to reduce risk of preterm birth in at-risk pregnant women

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Title: FDA approves drug to reduce risk of preterm birth in at-risk pregnant women

FDA approves drug to reduce risk of preterm birth in at-risk pregnant women
Fri, 04 Feb 2011 07:14:00 -0600

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Makena (hydroxyprogesterone caproate) injection to reduce the risk of preterm delivery before 37 weeks of pregnancy, in pregnant women with a history of at least one spontaneous preterm birth.

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