释义 |
ritodrine Pharm.|ˈrɪtəʊdriːn| [Invented word.] A sympathomimetic agent used esp. as a uterine relaxant in cases of premature labour, when it is administered as an intravenous infusion of the hydrochloride; 2-p-hydroxyphenethylamino-1-p-hydroxyphenyl-propanol, C17H21NO3.
1971Amer. Jrnl. Obstetr. & Gynecol. CX. 111/1 Ritodrine hydrochloride, previously identified as Du-21220, is a sympathomimetic amine with beta-adrenergic-inhibitory properties. 1977Lancet 8 Oct. 777/2 In Britain two [drugs] have been licensed for use as agents which inhibit labour—namely, salbutamol and ritodrine. |