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Introduction: Tocolytic agents have not proven to be efficacious in preventing PTB or reducing neonatal morbidity or mortality, today, the first purpose of tocolytic therapy is to delay delivery for 48 hours (2 days) to allow the maximum benefit of Glucocorticoids to decrease the incidence of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). While tocolytics may be successful for 48 hours once membranes are intact, other clinical studies suggest that the effectiveness of tocolytics is only slightly better than bed rest & hydration, both of which have fewer adverse effects than tocolytic therapy. Objectives of the study: The main objective of the study to assess the effectiveness of structural teaching programme regarding tocolytic drug among midwives. Methodology: A quantitative research approach and pre experimental research design was adopted for the present study. The study was conducted at Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital, Puducherry. 50 midwives were selected by simple random sampling technique who fulfill the criteria. Results: The major findings of the study shows that pre-test level of knowledge, majority 31 (62%) of them had inadequate knowledge, 19 (38%) of them had moderate knowledge. In post-level of knowledge, majority 46 (92%) of them had adequate knowledge, 4 (8%) of them had moderate knowledge. Hence it is highly significant. Conclusion: The study findings concluded that majority of the midwives had adequate knowledge after the structured teaching programme. There is a significance association between religion with the level of knowledge regarding tocolytic drug among midwives.