# ritodrine

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈɹɪt.ə(ʊ).dɹiːn/

## Definitions
1. 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.

## Etymology
From rito- (of unknown origin) + -drine (“sympathomimetic”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/ritodrine