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Ritopar Tablet contains Ritodrine Hydrochloride
Ritopar Tablet uses for
Ritodrine is indicated for the treatment of uncomplicated premature labour
By intravenous infusion: Initially 50 mcg/minute, increased gradually according to response by 50 mcg/minute every 10 minutes until contractions stop or maternal heart rate reaches 140 beats/minute; continue for 12–48 hours after contractions cease (usual rate 150–350 mcg/minute); maximum rate 350 mcg/minute.
Intramuscular injection: 10 mg in every 3–8 hours continued for 12–48 hours after contractions have ceased; then by mouth.
Oral maintenance treatment: One tablet (10 mg) may be given approximately 30 minutes before termination of intravenous therapy, repeated every 2 hours for 24 hours, followed by 10–20 mg every 4–6 hours, maximum oral dose 120 mg daily
Symptoms of overdosage are tachycardia (maternal and fetal), palpitation, cardiac arrhythmia, hypotension, nervousness, tremor, nausea and vomiting. If an excess of ritodrine tablets is ingested, gastric lavage or induction of emesis should be carried out followed by administration of activated charcoal. When symptoms of overdose occur as a result of parenteral administration, ritodrine should be discontinued; an appropriate β-blocking agent may be usedas an antidote.
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