Utodin 5mg Injection

Ritodrine (5mg)

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Utodin 5mg Injection is a vasodilator and uterine relaxant. It is used in the treatment of premature labor (when the uterus starts contracting for birth too early than usual). It works on the muscles of the uterus and helps in relieving the contractions.

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General Information

Contains

Ritodrine (5mg)

Marketer

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Utodin 5mg Injection is given as an injection under the supervision of a doctor. It should be taken as your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.

The most common side effects of this medicine include chest pain or discomfort, fast or irregular heartbeat, dizziness, drowsiness, and loss of appetite. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them.

Before taking the medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had diabetes, blood pressure, or thyroid. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding or if you experience contraction and water break. Your doctor may perform blood pressure and heart rate check-ups while taking this medicine.

Uses of Utodin Injection

Premature Labor

Benefits of Utodin Injection

Premature Labor
Premature labor occurs when contractions start too early in pregnancy, increasing the risk of early delivery and complications for the baby. Utodin 5mg Injection helps delay labor by relaxing the uterus and reducing contractions. It gives more time for the baby to grow and develop inside the womb, improving the chances of a healthier birth and reducing the need for intensive care after delivery.

Side effects of Utodin Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Utodin

Chest discomfort
Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats)
Dizziness
Drowsiness
Loss of appetite

How to use Utodin Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Utodin Injection works

It eases the contraction of the uterus and helps relaxing it, thereby preventing premature delivery.

Quick tips

Utodin 5mg Injection is used in the management of premature labour.
Avoid over-hydration while taking this medicine.
Regularly monitor your blood pressure and pulse rate while on treatment with this medicine.
Inform your doctor if you suffer from high blood pressure, diabetes, or thyroid disorders.
Inform your doctor immediately if your contractions begin again or your water breaks.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Utodin 5mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Utodin 5mg Injection during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Utodin 5mg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CAUTION

Utodin 5mg Injection may cause dizziness or weakness due to changes in blood pressure. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Utodin 5mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Utodin 5mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Utodin with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Moderate

Selegiline (Oral Route)

Do not consume Selegiline with Ritodrine. If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your blood pressure frequently.

Moderate

Methylprednisolone (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your potassium levels closely.

Moderate

Methylprednisolone (Injection Route)

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your potassium levels closely.

Moderate

Amphotericin B (Injection Route)

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your potassium levels closely.

Moderate

Amphotericin B (Vaginal Route)

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your potassium levels closely.

Frequently asked questions

What is Utodin 5mg Injection and what is it used for?

Utodin 5mg Injection contains a medicine called Ritodrine, which belongs to the class of uterine relaxants. It is used in the treatment of premature labor, a condition which occurs when the uterus starts contracting earlier than usual.

How and in what dose should I take Utodin 5mg Injection?

It is given as an injection, only at a hospital or clinic by a medical healthcare professional. The dose is decided by the doctor, depending on the contraction pattern or the current medical situation of the patient.

What are the possible side effects of using Utodin 5mg Injection?

The common side effects associated with Utodin 5mg Injection, are blurred vision, chest pain or tightness, fast or irregular heart beat (only with injection), dizziness or lightheadedness, drowsiness, dry mouth, nausea, and stomach pain. If any of these side effects bother you, consult your doctor.

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Chemical Class

Phenethylamine derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GYNAECOLOGICAL

Action Class

Beta-2 Agonists

References

Westfall TC, WestfallIn DP. Adrenergic Agonists and Antagonists. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 294.
ScienceDirect. Ritodrine. [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:

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Name: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Address: Plot no 107/108,Namli block , Ranipool, East Sikkim 737135 || Khasra No. 1335-1340,Near EPIP- I, Vill - Bhatoli Kalan ,Baddi, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, 173205

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Utodin Injection

Benefits of Utodin Injection

Side effects of Utodin Injection

How to use Utodin Injection

How Utodin Injection works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Selegiline (Oral Route)

Methylprednisolone (Oral Route)

Methylprednisolone (Injection Route)

Amphotericin B (Injection Route)

Amphotericin B (Vaginal Route)

Frequently asked questions

What is Utodin 5mg Injection and what is it used for?

How and in what dose should I take Utodin 5mg Injection?

What are the possible side effects of using Utodin 5mg Injection?

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Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

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References

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