Information about Ritodrine

Generic Name : Ritodrine
Up-to-date prescription details regarding Ritodrine are provided here.

Understand it's uses, recommended dosages, its indications, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, warnings and its and its storage instructions.

You will also find a list of the medication's International and Indian brand or trade names, as well as its pricing information. For verification of the information presented on this page or for additional clarifications, it's advisable to consult your doctor.

Therapeutic Classification : Uterine Relaxants

Trade Names/Brand Names of Ritodrine

India :

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International :

Yutopar

Why is Ritodrine Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is a tocolytic agent, prescribed for uncomplicated premature labour.

When should Ritodrine not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with high blood pressure during pregnancy, bleeding during pregnancy, intrauterine fetal death, heart disease, miscarriage and cord compression.

What is the dosage of Ritodrine?

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.

How should Ritodrine be taken?

It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a health care provider.

What are the warnings and precautions for Ritodrine?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart disease, concurrent steroids, over active thyroid, heart attack, high blood pressure, sugar, asthma and breastfeeding.

• Monitor plasma glucose and potassium level.

• Monitor maternal pulse count throughout infusion; adjust rate to avoid maternal heartbeat exceeding 140 beats/min.