Ritodrine : Before Using - Yutopar, Yutopar S.R.

Ritodrine - Systemic

Brand Names

Yutopar, Yutopar S.R. Ritodrine *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

Before Using

In deciding to using a medication, the chance of taking the drug must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you will make. For ritodrine, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to ritodrine or sulfites. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.

Drug interactions

Although certain medication must not be using together at all, in other cases two various medication may be using together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your family doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking or receiving ritodrine, it is especially important that your health care professional know if you are taking any of the following:

Beta-adrenergic blocking agents - acebutolol " Sectral ", atenolol " Tenormin ", betaxolol " Kerlone ", bisoprolol " Zebeta ", carteolol " Cartrol ", labetalol " Normodyne ", metoprolol " Lopressor ", nadolol " Corgard ", oxprenolol " Trasicor ", penbutolol " Levatol ", pindolol " Visken ", propranolol " Inderal ", sotalol " Sotacor ", timolol " Blocadren " Ritodrine may be less effective if it is using with any of these medication

Corticosteroids - cortisone-like medication These medication are often given together to the mother to help her baby's lungs develop. If you are taking corticosteroids, your dose may need to be changed if ritodrine is also taken or injected. Sometimes the combination of these medication increases the risk of side effects occurring in the mother.

Medicine for asthma or breathing problems Because these products have some effects that are similar to those of ritodrine, the risk of side effects developing is increased when these medication are using with ritodrine

Other Information for using

The presence of other medical problems may effect the use of ritodrine. Make sure you tell your family doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

Diabetes mellitus - sugar diabetes Ritodrine may make this condition worse

Heart or blood vessel disease
Overactive thyroid, uncontrolled Use of ritodrine may cause serious effects of the heart, including irregular heartbeat

High blood pressure - hypertension, uncontrolled,
Migraine headaches - or history of Ritodrine may make these conditions worse. Rarely, use of ritodrine during a migraine headache may cause problems with blood circulation in the brain