Effect of ritodrine on the bladder capacity in unanaesthetized pigs.
A cystometric investigation was carried out in unanaesthetized pigs. During intravenous infusion of ritodrine (10, 30 and 50 microgram/kg/min.) a dose-dependent and significant increase of the bladder capacity was obtained. A concomitant significant elevation of the heart rate followed the administration of the drug.
D000818:Animals; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D005260:Female; D006339:Heart Rate / Q000187:drug effects; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral; D011412:Propanolamines / Q000494:pharmacology*; D012312:Ritodrine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology*; D013552:Swine; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000187:drug effects*
D011412:Propanolamines; D012312:Ritodrine