It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a health care provider.
IV- Initial: Infuse at 0.05 mg/min. Increase gradually till patient responds. Usual: 0.15-0.35 mg/min.
IM 10- mg 3-8 hourly. Maintain for 12-48 hour after contractions have stopped.
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Dosage & When it is to be taken
Adult: PO- 10 mg 30-60 mins before termination of IV infusion, repeat 2 hourly for 24 hour, then 10-20 mg 4-6 hourly. Max: 120 mg/day.IV- Initial: Infuse at 0.05 mg/min. Increase gradually till patient responds. Usual: 0.15-0.35 mg/min.
IM 10- mg 3-8 hourly. Maintain for 12-48 hour after contractions have stopped.
When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)
Contraindicated in patients with high blood pressure during pregnancy, bleeding during pregnancy, intrauterine fetal death, heart disease, miscarriage and cord compression.Drug Name : Ritodrine
This medication is a tocolytic agent, prescribed for uncomplicated premature labour.Trade Names/Brand Names of Ritodrine
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