Maternal pulmonary edema after 46 h of ritodrine hydrochloride administration: A case report

DiscussionExcessive use of ritodrine or its use in combination with other tocolytic agents can cause maternal pulmonary edema, even with <48 h of use. Adverse maternal side-effects and rebound uterine contractions due to cessation of ritodrine may paradoxically trigger preterm birth. Strict patient selection for tocolytic therapy is essential and ritodrine requires caution because of its potential side-effects.
Source: Case Reports in Womens Health - Category: OBGYN Source Type: research