Terbutaline

Terbutaline is a bronchodilator that is used to treat or prevent bronchospasm (wheezing, chest tightness, trouble breathing) in people with lung conditions such as asthma, bronchitis , or emphysema. Terbutaline is for use in adults and children at least 12 years old. Terbutaline may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Terbutaline is a bronchodilator that is used to treat or prevent bronchospasm (wheezing, chest tightness, trouble breathing) in people with lung conditions such as asthma, bronchitis , or emphysema. Terbutaline is for use in adults and children at least 12 years old. Terbutaline may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

You should not use terbutaline if you are allergic to it, or if you have ever had an allergic reaction to decongestant cold medicine or medicine to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (such as Ritalin, Adderall, Vyvanse, and others). Tell your doctor if you have ever had: heart problems; coronary artery disease (hardened arteries); high blood pressure ; epilepsy or other seizure disorder; diabetes; or overactive thyroid. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Terbutaline is not safe to use in a pregnant woman to prevent premature labor. Terbutaline is not approved for use by anyone younger than 12 years old.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction : hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Terbutaline may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have: wheezing, choking, or other breathing problems after using terbutaline; chest pain, fast heart rate ; pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest; a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out; a seizure; low potassium level --leg cramps, constipation , irregular heartbeats, fluttering in your chest, increased thirst or urination, numbness or tingling, muscle weakness or limp feeling; tremors; or worsening or no improvement in your symptoms. Common side effects of terbutaline may include: fast or pounding heartbeats; chest pain; nervousness, tremor; drowsiness; or headache. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Terbutaline is not safe to use in a pregnant woman to prevent premature labor.

Terbutaline is not safe to use in a pregnant woman to prevent premature labor.

0.25 to 0.5 mg (0.38 (0.375)) 6 hourly IM,SC,Slow IV — 0.25 to 0.5 mg (0.38 (0.375)) 6 hourly Inhalation — Frequency may be increased upto 4 times/day if needed. 2.5 to 5 mg (3.8 (3.75)) 8 hourly PO — Frequency may be increased upto 4 times/day if needed.

0.005 to 0.01 mg/kg (0.0075 (0.0075)) As recommended. Subcutaneous — Every 15---20 min. up to 2 doses 0.05 to 0.15 mg/kg (0.1 (0.1)) 8 hourly Oral —

No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.

Tell your doctor about all other medicines you have used in the past 14 days, especially: a diuretic or "water pill"; an antidepressant -- amitriptyline , amoxapine, desipramine , doxepin, imipramine , and others; a beta blocker --atenolol, carvedilol , labetalol, metoprolol , propranolol , sotalol, and others; or an MAO inhibitor -- isocarboxazid , linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine , rasagiline , selegiline , tranylcypromine , and others. This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect terbutaline, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products . Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.

Tab, Inhaler, Inj Store at room temperature, Below 30°C. Protect from Sunlight.