Ritodrine

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Ritodrine (trade name Yutopar) is a tocolytic drug used to stop premature labor.[2] This drug has been removed from the US market, according to FDA Orange Book. It was available in oral tablets or as an injection and was typically used as the hydrochloride salt, ritodrine hydrochloride. Mechanism Ritodrine is a short-acting β2 adrenoreceptor agonist — a class of medication used for smooth muscle relaxation (other similar drugs are used in asthma or other pulmona...

This drug was used for women going into pre-mature labor. It was used to stop the contractions. Unfortunately it had major side effects on the babies. This was an experimental drug used from 1980 -1990 and was then discontinued. I was given this drug and my daughter was born 6 weeks early, had her by c-section. I begin to notice around 12 yrs old that problems were arising in her mental health, still not realizing that this drug played an important factor. I have found many women that this to has happened to, and I'm still looking for more families that this has effected. It is devastating and a nightmare for my daughter who is now 30 yrs. old. If you have any information I would really like to visit with you about your child. Thank you for reading this, we need to band together for...

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I was placed on this drug IV for 17 days . after my amniotic fluid ruptured. I was about 31 weeks pregnant when my son was finally delivered. He has severe RSD and was very septic. I have had some serious health issues and was wondering if there are any Moms out there that I could talk to . I became diabetic after my sons death, some strange lung problems and most recently in 2015 diagnosed with Dermatomyositis. I am interested in legal counsel. This happened in 1983 and still deeply disturbs me. We need a support group....... ## You have passed the time to file as an individual. Check and see if there are any legal cases against the manufacturer of the drug that you were given. But, unfortunately, after this length of time, it is highly unlikely. If you haven't seen a psychologist ...

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My husband and I have had our daughter, which is now 30, tested for everything and the doctors can't seem to be able to give us a diagnosis, and things are not getting any better. My beautiful daughter has struggled and suffered so much and it breaks my heart to know that the Yutopar that was given to me, affected my baby. My daughter is the one who suffers from it on a daily basis. My second child is normal, and I did not take the drug while carrying him. I would really like to talk to all of you, something needs to be done to care for these kids that are now adults that can not cope. They sleep, eat, are extremely depressed, suicidal thoughts, learning problems, unable to conform to society, lies, bi-polar, anti-social, can't function in everyday life and with everyday problem...

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Ritodrine

Ritodrine (trade name Yutopar) is a tocolytic drug used to stop premature labor.[2] This drug has been removed from the US market, according to FDA Orange Book. It was available in oral tablets or as an injection and was typically used as the hydrochloride salt, ritodrine hydrochloride. Mechanism Ritodrine is a short-acting β2 adrenoreceptor agonist — a class of medication used for smooth muscle relaxation (other similar drugs are used in asthma or other pulmona...

Ritodrine

Ritodrine (trade name Yutopar) is a tocolytic drug used to stop premature labor.[2] This drug has been removed from the US market, according to FDA Orange Book. It was available in oral tablets or as an injection and was typically used as the hydrochloride salt, ritodrine hydrochloride. Mechanism Ritodrine is a short-acting β2 adrenoreceptor agonist — a class of medication used for smooth muscle relaxation (other similar drugs are used in asthma or other pulmona...

I was given Ritodrine intravenously from 26 through 31 week’s then orally through 34 weeks. I gave birth at 39.5 weeks. My son who is 24 years old now has gastrointestinal issues IBS, Gastritis, Gerd, and possible Leaky Gut. He suffers from anxiety and intermittent depression. Kidney stones too, at 24 yrs old he’s already had 5 stone (2 of which have required hospitalization). Who else’s child has had similar issues? Please connect. Thank you. ## All 4 of my children have the same problem and with the oldest son I was on the drug the earliest and longest, and he has anger issues and thinks things that are not true. We don’t even talk because he literally has made up a scenario in his head that never happened. When I found this site and read all the stories of oth...

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I was given Yutopar during my pregnancy. I don't know of any issues with my daughter. She was still pretty-term. I am now wondering if our recent bouts with auto immune disorders might have anything to do with it. ## Hi Leslie, Based on my research, Ritodrine (dicontinued preparation: Yutopar) is a tocolytic drug, used to stop premature labor. This drug has been removed from the US market, according to FDA Orange Book. It was available in oral tablets or as an injection and was typically used as the hydrochloride salt, ritodrine hydrochloride. How long ago did you take this medication? There are lots of parents who have had children that are suffering with mental and emotional disorders due to this medication. I'm glad to hear that you haven't noticed any issues with your da...

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