Side effects of Ritodrine on fetus include increased fetal heart rate, arrhythmia, intestinal obstruction, etc. Patients should follow the doctor’s instructions to use the drug.
Ritodrine is commonly used in the form of tablets, injections, etc. It can act on the β2 receptor of uterine smooth muscle, inhibit the frequency and intensity of uterine smooth muscle contraction, and is mainly used to prevent preterm labor after 20 weeks of gestation.
The side effects of this drug on fetus are as mentioned above, and the side effects on pregnant women include palpitation, tachycardia, flushing, chest pain, hepatic impairment, headache, weakness, nausea, vomiting, constipation, etc. Pregnant women should consult a doctor if they experience any discomfort during the use of this drug.
It should be noted that the use of any preparation of Ritodrine is prohibited for those who are allergic to any component of the drug, pregnant women less than 20 weeks of gestation, in the event of fetal demise, in the event of hemorrhage prior to delivery, as well as pregnant women accompanied by eclampsia and severe pre-eclampsia, chorionic amnionitis, pulmonary hypertension, severe hypertension, uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, hyperthyroidism, and cardiac disease.
Pregnant women should use any preparation of Ritodrine in accordance with medical advice and should not use the drug blindly on their own to avoid harm to themselves or the fetus.