ritodrine UK /ˈɹɪt.ə(ʊ).dɹiːn/US /ˈɹɪt.əˌdɹin/ noun1 •A sympathomimetic drug (beta-adrenoreceptor agonist) given by intravenous infusion in the form of its hydrochloride C₁₇H₂₁NO₃·HCl to reduce uterine contractility and arrest premature labor.