RITROD INJECTION 5ML belongs to a class of medications called ‘tocolytic agents’ used to prevent premature labor. Premature labour happens when consistent contractions result in the opening of the cervix after week 20 but before week 37 of pregnancy. Preterm labour can result in premature delivery. Symptoms include leaking fluid or bleeding from the vagina, pressure in the pelvis, and cramps that feel like menstrual cramps regularly. 

RITROD INJECTION 5ML contains ‘Ritodrine’, which belongs to a class of medications called ‘uterine relaxants’. It is a tocolytic agent which prevents preterm labor by suppressing uterine contractions. It works by improving blood flow to the smooth muscles of the uterus. This effect helps to decrease the intensity and frequency of uterine contractions, thereby delaying labor.

RITROD INJECTION 5ML will be administered by a qualified healthcare professional. The common side effects are injection site reactions, headache, blurred vision, chest pain or tightness, dizziness or light-headedness, dry mouth, increased urination, loss of appetite, feeling sick, being sick, sleepiness or drowsiness, stomach-ache or abdominal pain, tiredness and unusual thirst. These side effects usually go away without requiring any treatment. However, if these side effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor immediately.

Before taking the RITROD INJECTION 5ML, let your doctor know about all your sensitivities and all medications you are using. The presence of additional medical issues may impact the use of this medication, so inform your doctor if you have any other medical issues, including diabetes, high blood pressure (hypertension), migraine, heart or blood vessel disease, or thyroid issues. It is recommended not to take alcohol while RITROD INJECTION 5ML therapy.

RITROD INJECTION 5ML contains ‘Ritodrine’, which is used to prevent premature labor or immature birth. It works by improving blood flow to the smooth muscles of the uterus. It helps suppress uterine contractions, thereby delaying the delivery, decreasing the risk of miscarriage, and preventing immature birth.

• Headache

• Chest pain or tightness
• Dizziness or light-headedness
• Dry mouth
• Reddened skin
• Breath odour
• Increased urination
• Loss of appetite
• Blurred vision
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Sleepiness
• Stomach ache or abdominal pain
• Tiredness
• Troubled breathing (rapid and deep)
• Unusual thirst

Before taking the RITROD INJECTION 5ML, inform your doctor of all your medical problems, sensitivities, and drugs. If you have diabetes, high blood pressure (hypertension), migraine headaches, overactive thyroid and heart or blood vessel disease, inform your doctor. It is not advisable to consume alcohol while undergoing RITROD INJECTION 5ML treatment. If you have difficulty breathing, notify your doctor immediately since it could be a sign of pulmonary oedema (fluid build-up in the lungs) or a heart condition. In such instances, the doctor may temporarily suspend therapy.

• Follow a healthy diet. Include vegetables, fruits, and whole grains in your meals.

• Stay hydrated; drink plenty of water.

• Cut down on sugars, salts, spicy food, coffee, and alcohol.

• A heating pad can help ease the pain by placing it on the belly or lower back.

• Exercise can help ease the pain of menstrual cramps.

• Avoid stress by performing meditation or yoga.

• Massage your lower back or abdomen to relieve the pain.

• Take proper rest.