Ritodrine (HCl)
Ritodrine (HCl) Information

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Ritodrine (HCl)

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About Ritodrine (HCl)

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.

Indications

Ritodrine (HCl) is primarily indicated in conditions like Asphyxia, Oedema, Oliguria due to renal failure, Premature labour, Uncomplicated premature labor.

Contraindication

Ritodrine (HCl) is contraindicated in conditions like Hyperthyroidism,Heart disease,Ecg abnormalities,Eclampsia,Chorioamnionitis,Cord compression,Intrauterine fetal death,Antepartum haemorrhage.

Side Effects

The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Ritodrine (HCl), which give rise to further complications include Hypokalemia, Hyperglycemia, Hyperlipidemic effects, Metabolic disturbances, Hyperinsulinemia.Ritodrine (HCl) produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Pulmonary edema, Cardiac arrhythmia, Cardiopulmonary complications, Maternal death, Angina-like complaints. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Ritodrine (HCl) therapy.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Ritodrine (HCl) are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Headache, Anxiety, Restlessness, Palpitation, Tremors, Erythema, Nausea and vomiting.

Warnings

Ritodrine should be used with caution in patients with hyperthyroidism, myocardial insufficiency, arrhythmias, hypertension and diabetes mellitus. It should be used with extreme caution during pregnancy.

High Risk Groups

Drug should not be given to Cardiac / Hypertensive Patients, and Neonates.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.

Dosage

Ritodrine (HCl) Dosage for Adults

Dose 10 to 20 mg
Single Dose 15 (15)
Frequency 6 hourly
Route IM
Note: For 2 Days
Dose 0.71 ug/ kg.min
Single Dose 0.71 (0.71)
Frequency As recommended.
Route IV Inf
Note: Initially as required
Dose 2.14 to 5 ug/ kg.min
Single Dose 3.6 (3.57)
Frequency As recommended.
Route IV Inf
Note: Maintenance for 12-48 Hours
Dose 10 mg
Single Dose 10 (10)
Frequency 4 hourly
Route PO
Note: As Required

Ritodrine (HCl) Dosage for Neonatal

Dose Not used in this age group
Single Dose
Frequency
Route

Ritodrine (HCl) Dosage for Paedriatic

Dose Not indicated in children
Single Dose
Frequency
Route

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