ritodrine


ritodrine

 [rit´oh-drēn] a β2-receptor" >adrenergic receptor agonist used in the form of the hydrochloride salt as a smooth muscle (uterine muscle) relaxant to decrease uterine activity and delay uncomplicated premature labor.

ritodrine

Yutopar® Obstetrics An epinephrine-like β-adrenergic agonist that acts on β2-adrenoreceptors to relax smooth muscle in arterioles, bronchi, uterus. See Tocolytic.

ritodrine

A drug that relaxes the muscles of the womb and is used to prevent the onset of premature labour. A brand name is Yutopar.