Ritodine 10Mg Injection
About Ritodine 10Mg Injection
Ritodine 10Mg Injection falls under a category of drugs known as tocolytic. It is used in cases where pregnancy might result in premature birth. This medication is available in both oral tablet and injectable solution form.
On using this medication you may experience possible side effects such as increase in systolic pressure, rapid or irregular heartbeat, increased urge to urinate, vision problems, chest pain, drowsiness, dizziness and flushed skin. If the allergic reactions persist or worsen over time seek medical attention right away.
Before using this medication inform your doctor if you are allergic to any ingredient contained within this medication. If you are allergic to any food, medicine or substances, if you are taking any prescription or non-prescription drugs, if you suffer from diabetes, blood pressure, migraine, overactive thyroid and also if you drink or smoke.
The dosage for Ritodine 10Mg Injection should be determined by your doctor based on your condition and medical history. The usual injection dose in adults is about 50-350 mg per minute which needs to be injected into a vein in your body. The tablet dosage ranges from 10-20 mg every 4-6 hours.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Laser Gynae before using this medicine.
What are the uses of Ritodine 10Mg Injection
Preterm Labor
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Laser Gynae before using this medicine.
What are the side effects of Ritodine 10Mg Injection ?
Tachycardia
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Laser Gynae before using this medicine.
Key highlights of Ritodine 10Mg Injection
Is It safe with alcohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
Fetocare 10mg tablet is probably safe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Does this affect kidney function?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Does this affect liver function?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Laser Gynae before using this medicine.
What are the substitutes for Ritodine 10Mg Injection ?
Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Ritodine 10Mg Injection , and hence can be used as its substitute.
- Ritopar UR 10mg Injection
Mercury Healthcare Pvt Ltd
- Ritrod 10mg Injection
Neon Laboratories Ltd
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Laser Gynae before using this medicine.
How does this medication work?
Ritodine 10Mg Injection is a beta-2 adrenergic agonist. At the outer membrane of myometrical cell the drug binds to beta-2 adrenergic receptors and accelerates adenyl cyclase , resulting in the decrease of intracellular calcium thereby uterine contractions.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Laser Gynae before using this medicine.
References
Ritodrine-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 14 June 2022].Available from:
https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/ritodrine
Ritodrine infusion,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 14 June 2022].Available from:
https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00867
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