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- $Title{ritodrine}
- $Subject{Yutopar Astra Beta-adrenergic receptor agonist labor inhibitor
- ritodrine prevent premature nerve stimulants uterine muscle contractions}
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- Copyright (C) 1993 Publications International, Ltd.
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- ritodrine
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- BRAND NAME (Manufacturer)
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- Yutopar (Astra)
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- TYPE OF DRUG
-
- Beta-adrenergic receptor agonist (labor inhibitor)
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- INGREDIENT
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- ritodrine
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- DOSAGE FORM
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- Tablets (10 mg)
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- STORAGE
-
- Ritodrine should be stored at room temperature in a tightly closed
- container.
-
- USES
-
- Ritodrine is used to prevent premature labor. It belongs to a group of
- drugs called beta-adrenergic nerve receptor stimulants. It prevents premature
- labor by relaxing uterine muscle, thus decreasing the strength and frequency
- of uterine contractions.
-
- TREATMENT
-
- Ritodrine treatment is usually begun intravenously. Once the
- contractions stop, the medication is generally continued orally (in tablet
- form).
- Ritodrine tablets can be taken either on an empty stomach or with food or
- milk (as directed by your doctor).
- BE SURE YOU UNDERSTAND YOUR DOCTOR'S INSTRUCTIONS on how this medication
- should be taken.
- It is important to try not to miss any doses of this medication. If you
- do miss a dose and remember within an hour, take the missed dose immediately.
- If more than an hour has passed, do not take the missed dose at all; just
- return to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double the next dose of the
- medication.
-
- SIDE EFFECTS
-
- Minor.
-
- Nausea or jitteriness. These side effects should disappear as your body
- adjusts to the medication.
-
- Major.
-
- Tell your doctor about any side effects that are persistent or
- particularly bothersome. IT IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR about
- palpitations, shortness of breath, skin rash, tremors, or vomiting.
-
- INTERACTIONS
-
- This medication interacts with a number of other types of medications:
- 1. Beta blockers (acebutolol, atenolol, betaxolol, carteolol, esmolol,
- labetalol, metoprolol, nadolol, penbutolol, pindolol, propranolol, timolol)
- decrease the effectiveness of ritodrine.
- 2. Concurrent use of ritodrine and adrenocorticosteroids (cortisone-like
- medicines) can lead to additional side effects in the mother or newborn.
- BE SURE TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR about any medications you are currently
- taking, especially any of those listed above.
-
- WARNINGS
-
- * Be sure to tell your doctor about any unusual or allergic reactions
- that you have had to any medications, especially to ritodrine.
- * Before starting to take ritodrine, be sure to tell your doctor if you
- now have or if you have ever had diabetes mellitus, eclampsia or
- pre-eclampsia, heart disease, high blood pressure, pulmonary hypertension, or
- thyroid disease.
- * Do not take any over-the-counter (nonprescription) cough, cold,
- allergy, asthma, sinus, or diet medication, unless you first check with your
- doctor or pharmacist. Some of these products decrease the effectiveness of
- ritodrine.
- * You should CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY for further instructions
- if your contractions begin again or if your water bag breaks while you are
- taking this medication.
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- The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace
- the counsel and advice of your personal physician. Promptly consulting your
- doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
- problem.
-