Ritodrine-induced skin rash.
A 32-year-old nulligravida was hospitalized because of preterm labor and treated with intravenous ritodrine hydrochloride. After 33 days of therapy, the patient developed a fine maculopapular rash.
Yamada
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Department of Pathology, Osaka Medical College, Takatsuki, Japan. yamatakashi@mub.biglobe.ne.jp
Okamoto
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Kasamatsu
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D000318:Adrenergic beta-Agonists / Q000009:adverse effects; D000328:Adult; D004890:Erythema / Q000139:chemically induced*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007752:Obstetric Labor, Premature / Q000188:drug therapy; D011247:Pregnancy; D012312:Ritodrine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D015149:Tocolytic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*
D000318:Adrenergic beta-Agonists; D015149:Tocolytic Agents; D012312:Ritodrine