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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

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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