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Can Ritodrine Hydrochloride Be Taken During Pregnancy?
Question: Hii...i m 5weeks pregnant.its my first pregnancy..my doctor prescribed me tab folinal plus for 2 month,tab progesterone 400mg once daily for 30 daysand tab ritodine hydrochloride 10mg twice daily.for 7 days..is it safe to take ritodine hydrochloride....at 5 weeks and tab progesterone...
Brief Answer:
Please provide further info.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Madam.
I understand your concern.
I can guide you better if you can please let me know of the indications/reasons for which he prescribed these drugs-progesterone and Ritodrine to you.
These reasons will help me to assist yoy further.
Thank you.
Please provide further info.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Madam.
I understand your concern.
I can guide you better if you can please let me know of the indications/reasons for which he prescribed these drugs-progesterone and Ritodrine to you.
These reasons will help me to assist yoy further.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
I usually travel by local train for work in XXXXXXX ....as i have my dental clinic...to avoid unnecessary risk he prescribed me tese tabs he told....as its my first pregnancy....thou can u tel me what should i take .....
Brief Answer:
Yes, these drugs are rightly prescribed.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Madam.
I can understand your concern.
In such a case, these drugs are rightly prescribed.
Progesterone is an absolute must here.You can take it for 30 days
Even Ritodrine will help.As it is prescribed for only 7 days, you can take it.It is not advisable to take this drug beyond 10 days as it is known to cause body potassium disturbances and respiratory difficulty.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
Yes, these drugs are rightly prescribed.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Madam.
I can understand your concern.
In such a case, these drugs are rightly prescribed.
Progesterone is an absolute must here.You can take it for 30 days
Even Ritodrine will help.As it is prescribed for only 7 days, you can take it.It is not advisable to take this drug beyond 10 days as it is known to cause body potassium disturbances and respiratory difficulty.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Can i take only progesterone.......400mg...i wl tak rest...unnecessary medicines i dnt wana take...Can i avoid taking tab ritodrine?....can i only take multivitamin folinal plus and tab progestrone 400mg?.....
Brief Answer:
Take Ritodrine for 7 days.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,
Welcome again.
Continue Ritodrine only for 7 days.
Do not stop folinal plus and Progesterone 400 mg.
Progesterone and Ritodrine are known to support pregnancy in first trimester.So use Ritodrine for 1 week.
Nothing to worry.
Take adequate rest.Avoid traveling if possible at least for 1-2 weeks.
Drink plenty of fluids and fruit juices that will prevent potassium disturbances.
Post your further queries if any,
Thank you.
Take Ritodrine for 7 days.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,
Welcome again.
Continue Ritodrine only for 7 days.
Do not stop folinal plus and Progesterone 400 mg.
Progesterone and Ritodrine are known to support pregnancy in first trimester.So use Ritodrine for 1 week.
Nothing to worry.
Take adequate rest.Avoid traveling if possible at least for 1-2 weeks.
Drink plenty of fluids and fruit juices that will prevent potassium disturbances.
Post your further queries if any,
Thank you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
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