ritodrine

ritodrine
A sympathomimetic agent with β2-adrenergic stimulant actions, used as a uterine relaxant.

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rit·o·drine 'rit-ə-.drēn, -drən n a drug administered intravenously in the form of its hydrochloride C17H21NO3·HCl as a smooth muscle relaxant esp. to inhibit premature labor

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