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  • Title: Poly-plethysmographic study on the effects of ritodrine on the cardiovascular system of patients in labour.
    Author: Ragni N, Pinto PF, Bentivoglio G, Repetti F, Pelucco D, Di Muzio M.
    Journal: Br J Obstet Gynaecol; 1979 Nov; 86(11):866-72. PubMed ID: 508673.
    Abstract:
    The effects of ritodrine infusion on the cardiovascular system of six women in threatened or premature labour are reported. In contrast to other betamimetics, ritodrine caused a moderate rise in systolic blood pressure, the corresponding fall in diastolic pressure leading to a widened pulse pressure but no risk of hypotension. Ritodrine caused a rise in cardiac output, and was well tolerated by the patients. Special care should be taken in treating patients with known heart disease.
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