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Terbutaline Sulphate Drug Info
Generic Name: terbutaline (oral) (ter BYOO ta leen)
Brand Names: Brethine, Bricanyl What is terbutaline?
Terbutaline is a bronchodilator. Terbutaline works
by relaxing muscles in the airways to improve breathing.
Terbutaline is used to treat bronchospasm (wheezing,
shortness of breath) associated with lung diseases
such as asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema.
Terbutaline may also be used for conditions other
than those listed in this medication guide.
What is the most important information I should
know about terbutaline?
Seek medical attention if you notice that you require
more than your usual or more than the maximum amount
of any asthma medication in a 24-hour period. An
increased need for medication could be an early sign
of a serious asthma attack.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider
before taking terbutaline?
Before taking terbutaline, tell your doctor if you
have
heart disease or high blood pressure;
epilepsy or another seizure disorder;
diabetes;
an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism);
liver disease; or
kidney disease. You may not be able to take terbutaline or you may
require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring
during treatment if you have any of the conditions
listed above.
Terbutaline is in the FDA pregnancy category B. This
means that terbutaline is not expected to be harmful
to an unborn baby. Do not take terbutaline without
first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant
or could become pregnant during treatment. Terbutaline
passes into breast milk and may affect a nursing
baby. Do not take terbutaline without first talking
to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. |
