Ritodrine (HCl)
Overview
Ritodrine (HCl) is a beta-2 agonist, relaxes the uterine smooth muscles. Ritodrine (HCl) is used to arrest uncomplicated premature labour between 24-33 weeks of gastationand it may permit a delay in delivery of at least 48 hours.
Categories
- 22 Obstetrics and gynecological preparations
- 22.1 Labor inducers/inhibitors
Primary Characterstics
Indications
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Pharmacokinetics
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Contraindications
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Side Effects
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Dosage
Ritodrine (HCl)'s dosage details are as follows:
| Dose
|
Single Dose
|
Frequency
|
Route
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Instructions
|
Adult Dosage
|
| 10 to 20 mg | 15 (15) | 6 hourly | IM | For 2 Days |
| 0.71 ug/ kg.min | 0.71 (0.71) | As recommended. | IV Inf | Initially as required |
| 2.14 to 5 ug/ kg.min | 3.6 (3.57) | As recommended. | IV Inf | Maintenance for 12-48 Hours |
| 10 mg | 10 (10) | 4 hourly | PO | As Required |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
|
| | | | Not indicated in children |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
|
| | | | Not used in this age group |
High Risk Groups
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Warning / Precautions
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Storage Conditions
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Interference in Pathology
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Brands / Trade Names of
Ritodrine (HCl)
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Manufacturers of
Ritodrine (HCl)
in Pakistan
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