1. Noun. A tocolytic drug, used to stop premature labour. ¹
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Medical Definition of Ritodrine
1. Adrenergic beta-agonist used to control premature labour.
Pharmacological action: adrenergic beta-agonists, sympathomimetic, tocolytic agents.
Chemical name: Benzenemethanol, 4-hydroxy-alpha-(1-((2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)ethyl)amino)ethyl)-, (R*,S*)-
(12 Dec 1998)
