ritodrine

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Chemical structure of ritodrine
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Etymology

From rito- (of unknown origin) +‎ -drine (sympathomimetic).

Pronunciation

Noun

ritodrine (uncountable)

  1. (pharmacology) A sympathomimetic drug (beta-adrenoreceptor agonist) given by intravenous infusion in the form of its hydrochloride C17H21NO3·HCl to reduce uterine contractility and arrest premature labor.

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Italian

Noun

ritodrine f

  1. plural of ritodrina

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