Queensland trial giving Viagra to pregnant women halted after Netherlands deaths

Researchers pause to gather information after 11 babies died in similar Dutch trialA Queensland study on reducing foetal distress during childbirth through the use of Viagra has been paused afterthe death of 11 babies in a clinical trial in the Netherlands using the same drug.Mater Research Institute professor Sailesh Kumar said the study at the Mater Mother ’s hospital used a much lower dosage of Sildenafil, which is sold as Viagra and dilates blood vessels in the pelvis, compared to the Dutch study.Continue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - July 25, 2018 Category: Science Authors: Australian Associated Press Tags: Health Australia news Viagra Research Science World news Pregnancy Source Type: news