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ritodrine

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ritodrine /rit·o·drine/ (rit´o-drēn) a beta2-adrenergic agonist used as the hydrochloride salt as a smooth muscle (uterine muscle) relaxant to delay uncomplicated premature labor.
ritodrine [rit´oh-drēn]
a β2-adrenergic receptor agonist used in the form of the hydrochloride salt as a smooth muscle (uterine muscle) relaxant to decrease uterine activity and delay uncomplicated premature labor.

ritodrine
Yutopar® Obstetrics An epinephrine-like β-adrenergic agonist that acts on β2-adrenoreceptors to relax smooth muscle in arterioles, bronchi, uterus. See Tocolytic.


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Braden GL, von Oeyen PT, Germain MJ, et al: Ritodrine and terbutaline induced hypokalemia in preterm labor.
A tocolytic drug such as Ritodrine, Terbulatine, or Relaxin is administered to the mom to relax the uterine muscle and reduce the risk of preterm labor contractions.
Experts call for reduction of ritodrine treatments in light of potentially serious maternal side effects.
 
 
 
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