Generic for Brethine for Bronchial spasms - Drug Information

Generic Name - Terbutaline

Category - Asthma

Indications

Bronchial spasms
Generic Brethine is a bronchodilator (a medication that opens the bronchial tubes) prescribed for the prevention and relief of bronchial spasms in asthma.Terbutaline (Generic Brethine) dilates the air passages in the lungs, helps the muscles to relax thereby resulting in an increase of the diameter of the air passage. This in turn allows more air to flow in and out of the lungs during breathing.

Generic for Brethine Contraindications and Drug Interactions

Generic Brethine is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Brethine should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.

Diabetes
High blood pressure
Overactive thyroid gland

There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Brethine.It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.

Antidepressant drugs known as MAO inhibitors
Beta blockers
Diuretics
Other bronchodilators
Tricyclic antidepressant drugs

Generic for Brethine Dosage

The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericBrethine
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Brethine for Asthma is 0.25 mg injected into the lateral deltoid area. If significant clinical improvement does not occur within 15-30 minutes, a second dose of 0.25 mg may be administered. If the patient then fails to respond within another 15-30 minutes, other therapeutic measures should be considered. The total dose within 4 hours should not exceed 0.5 mg.

Generic for Brethine Adverse Effects

Some of the most serious Generic Brethine side Effects include chest pain, fast heartbeat, irregular heartbeat or palpitations, difficulty breathing, wheezing, dizziness, lightheadedness, muscle cramps, seizures (convulsions), skin rash, hives and swelling of the face.

This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Brethine.

Generic for Brethine and Pregnancy

Studies do not indicate whether the use of Generic Brethine causes any harm to the fetus. Hence, talk to your doctor and seek medical advice.

Generic for Brethine and Breastfeeding

It is now known whether Generic Brethine passes into breast milk. Hence, mothers who are taking Generic Brethine and who wish to breast-feed should discuss this with their doctor.

Generic for Brethine and Pediatric

The safety and effectiveness of Generic Brethine in pediatric patients have not been established.

Generic for Brethineand Geriatric

Considering that elderly patients may be more sensitive to the side effects of these medicines, such as trembling, high blood pressure, or fast or irregular heartbeats, it is recommended to consult your doctor and take medical advice.

Note

The above information about Generic Brethine serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment.Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.