Ritrod 50mg Injection (Ritodrine 50mg) 5ml

Ritrod 50mg Injection

Ritrod 50mg 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 Ritrod 50mg 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 Gynaecologist before using this medicine.

Use

Preterm Labor

Side Effects

Tremor

Tachycardia

Work

Ritrod 50mg 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.