Ritodrine hydrochloride

Ritodrine is a tocolytic drug used to stop premature labor.

Ritodrine hydrochloride

Ritodrine hydrochloride; 23239-51-2; RITODRINE HCL; Ritodrine; Ritodrinehydrochloride

Miolene, Ristore, Ritodine, Ritolan, Ritopar-UR, Ritrod, Tocopar, Uterelax, Utgard, Utodin, Utowin, Yutodian, Yutopar

4-(2-{[(1R,2S)-1-hydroxy-1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propan-2-yl]amino}ethyl)phenol

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Beta-2 adrenergic receptors are located at sympathetic neuroeffector junctions of many organs, including uterus. Ritodrine is beta-2 adrenergic agonist. 

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For the treatment and prophylaxis of premature labour

Tachycardia, palpitation, headache, nervousness, anxiety, nausea, vomiting.

• Neuromuscular blockade produced by vecuronium and pancuronium May enhance by ritodrine.
• Potassium-depleting drugs may increase risk of hypokalaemia.

Cardiac disease, cord compression, eclampsia and severe preeclampsia, intrauterine foetal death, placenta praevia, threatened miscarriage and antepartum haemorrhage.

Normally handled and stored by health care providers.

Molecular weight

287.3535

Molecular formula

C17H21NO3

CAS number

26652-09-5

Precautions

• DM, hypertension, concurrent steroids, myocardial insufficiency, hyperthyroidism, arrhythmias, CV risk factors, and bronchial asthma treated with beta-agonists, lactation.
• Monitor maternal pulse, plasma glucose and potassium.
• Monitor patient's hydration status to reduce risk of pulmonary oedema. Discontinue treatment if there are signs of pulmonary oedema.