Generic Name - Terbutaline
Category - Bronchodilator medication
Indications
Bronchial spasms
Generic Terbutaline is a bronchodilator, prescribed for the prevention and relief of bronchial spasms in asthma. Bronchodilators are medicines that are breathed in through the mouth to open up the bronchial tubes (air passages) of the lungs. They (beta-adrenergic medications) relax the muscular layer that surrounds the small breathing tubes (bronchioli), allowing them to expand and move air more easily. Generic Terbutaline relaxes the small tubes in the lungs, making breathing easier.
Generic for Terbutaline Contraindications and Drug Interactions
Generic Terbutaline 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 Terbutaline should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.
Diabetes
Heart disease
over active thyroid
seizures
an usual or allergic reaction to terbutaline
There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Terbutaline. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.
cocaine
heart medicine
levodopa
maprotiline
medicines for chest pain
medicines for colds and breathing difficulties
medicines for high blood pressure
medicines for mental depression
thyroid hormones
water pills.
Beta blockers
Generic for Terbutaline Dosage
The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericTerbutaline
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Terbutaline for asthma is 5 mg t.i.d. q 6 hr during waking hours, not to exceed 15 mg q 24 hr. If disturbing side effects are observed, dose can be reduced to 2.5 mg t.i.d. without loss of beneficial effects.
Generic for Terbutaline Adverse Effects
Some of the most serious Generic Terbutaline 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 Terbutaline.
Generic for Terbutaline and Pregnancy
Generic Terbutaline is used to treat asthma in pregnant women. Studies do not intake whether Generic Terbutaline causes birth defects in fetus. Consult doctor and seek medical advice.
Generic for Terbutaline and Breastfeeding
Studies do not indicate whether Generic Terbutaline is passed into the breast milk. Therefore, it is best to discuss with your doctor about using Generic Terbutaline while breast-feeding.
Generic for Terbutaline and Pediatric
The safety and effectiveness of Generic Terbutaline in pediatric patients have not been established.
Generic for Terbutaline and Geriatric
This medicine has been tested in a limited number of patients 65 years of age or older. It has not been shown to cause different side effects or problems in older people than it does in younger adults.
Note
The above information about Generic Terbutaline 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.
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