RITODRINE-RELATED LIVER-INJURY - CASE-REPORTS AND REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE

beta-sympathicomimetic ritodrine chloridrate is a commonly used tocoly tic agent for the treatment of preterm labour: Previous reports have d escribed the occurrence of liver test abnormalities during ritodrine a dministration but the clinical significance and incidence of this side effect are still un clear: We report on Two cases including one with a positive rechallenge of liver injury during oral ritodrine administr ation and a review of the literature.