Method of using cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitors in maintaining the fetal ductus ateriosus during treatment and prevention of preterm labor

摘要

This invention relates to the use of a tocolytic agent or agents in combination with selective cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitors of Formula (II) or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt or derivative thereof for preparing a medicament for maintaining circulation through fetal ductus arteriosus during treatment or prevention of preterm labor in a subject in need of such treatment or prevention.