ritodrine

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Synonyms: midodrine

Antonyms: midodrine

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|pharmaceutical drug}} A [[sympathomimetic]] drug ({{w|beta-adrenergic agonist|beta-adrenoreceptor agonist}}) given by [[intravenous]] [[infusion]] in the form of its [[hydrochloride]] C₁₇H₂₁NO₃·HCl to reduce [[uterine]] [[contractility]] and arrest {{w|preterm birth|premature labor}}.

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