[Pharmacology of ritodrine].

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Mangrella M, Torella M, Russo F, Rossi F, Piucci B, Cantoni V

[Pharmacology of ritodrine].

Minerva Ginecol. 1999 Jun;51(6):233-44.

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Abstract

Tocolytic drugs are used in order to delay or to abolish preterm labour. These drugs inhibit uterine contractions and have different pharmacological properties. The most used tocolytic agents today are beta 2-adrenergic agonists (isoxuprine, ritodrine). The pharmacological actions, pharmacokinetics, toxicological and clinical aspects of ritodrine, a synthetic beta 2-adrenergic agonist with tocolytic properties are described. Findings of many clinical trials are also discussed.

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Drug	Target	Kind	Organism	Pharmacological Action	Actions
Ritodrine	Beta-2 adrenergic receptor	Protein	Humans	Yes	Agonist	Details