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USED FOR:
Preterm labor

COMPOSITION:
Ritodrine (10mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
gynaecological

Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

PROBABLY SAFE
Pregnancy
PROBABLY SAFE

Tocodrin 10mg Tablet is probably safe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

No information is available on the use of Tocodrin 10mg Tablet during lactation. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

It is not known whether Tocodrin 10mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

There is limited information available on the use of Tocodrin 10mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

There is limited information available on the use of Tocodrin 10mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Ritodrine   10mg

Uses of Tocodrin Tablet
Tocodrin 10mg Tablet is used in preterm labor.

How to use Tocodrin Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Tocodrin 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.Avoid Tocodrin 10mg Tablet with alkaline foods such as lemon, capsicum, garlic and other green leafy vegetables.

How Tocodrin Tablet works
Tocodrin 10mg Tablet relaxes the muscles of the uterus and prevents preterm delivery.

Side Effects:

Common Tremor, Tachycardia.

Expert advice for Tocodrin Tablet
Caution is to be used if you are suffering from cardiac diseases, hypertension, hyperthyroidism, hypokalemia and diabetes mellitus.High doses of ritodrine might cause hypokalemia in patients taking corticosteroids, diuretics (acetazalamide, loop diuretics and thiazides) or theophylline. Your blood pressure and pulse rate may be monitored while on ritodrine treatment.Avoid over-hydration while taking ritodrine.Stop taking this medicine and you may advised to use ?–blocker as an antidote in case of drug overdose.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is Tocodrin?
Tocodrin is a 2-adrenergic agonist

Q. What it is used for?
It is used in in treatment of uncomplicated premature labour.