Ritodrine : How to Use - Yutopar, Yutopar S.R.

Ritodrine - Systemic

Brand Names

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

How to Use

Dosage

The dose of ritodrine will be various for various women. Follow your family doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of ritodrine If your dose is various, do not change it unless your family doctor tells you to do so. The injection form of this drug will be given to you by your health care professional.

For oral dosage form - extended-release capsules:
- Adults: In the first twenty-four hours after the family doctor stops your intravenous ritodrine, your dose may be as high as 40 milligrams - mg every eight hours. After that, the dose is usually 40 mg taken every eight to twelve hours. Your family doctor may want you to take oral ritodrine up until it is time for you to deliver your baby or until your 37th week of pregnancy.
For oral dosage form - tablets:
- Adults: In the first twenty-four hours after the family doctor stops your intravenous ritodrine, your dose may be as high as 10 mg every two hours. After that, the dose is usually 10 to 20 mg every four to six hours. Your family doctor may want you to take oral ritodrine up until it is time for you to deliver your baby or until your 37th week of pregnancy.
For injection dosage form:
- Adults: 50 to 350 micrograms per minute, injected into a vein.

Missed dose If you miss an oral dose of this drug and remember within an hour or so of the missed dose, take it right away. However, if you do not remember until later, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage To store this drug:

Keep out of the reach of children.
Store away from heat and direct light.
Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the drug to break down.
Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.