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TERBUTALINE
BRAND & GENERIC NAMES
Brethaire
Brethine
Bricanyl
BASIC INFORMATION
Habit forming? No
Prescription needed? Yes
Available as generic? No
Drug class: Sympathomimetic (see Drugs
Glossary)
USES
Treatment of bronchial asthma, bronchitis and emphysema.
DOSAGE & USAGE INFORMATION
How to take:
Tablet--Swallow with liquid or food to lessen stomach
irritation.
Aerosol--Use according to package instructions.
When to take:
At the same times each day.
If you forget a dose:
Take as soon as you remember up to 2 hours late. If more than 2
hours, wait for next scheduled dose (don't double this dose).
What drug does:
Dilates constricted bronchial tubes.
Time lapse before drug works:
30 minutes.
Don't take with:
Any other medicines, even over-the-counter drugs such as cough
and cold medicines, nose drops, diet pills, laxatives or
caffeine, without consulting your doctor.
OVERDOSE
SYMPTOMS:
Rapid heartbeat, chest pain, tremors.
WHAT TO DO:
Dial 0 (operator) or 911 (emergency) for an ambulance or
medical help. Then give first aid immediately.
If the child is unconscious and not breathing, give mouth-to-
mouth breathing. If there is no heartbeat, use cardiac massage
and mouth-to-mouth breathing (CPR). Don't try to make the child
vomit. If you can't get help quickly, take the child to nearest
emergency facility.
See EMERGENCY INFORMATION.
POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS
SYMPTOMS WHAT TO DO
Life-threatening:
None expected.
Common:
Headache, nervous- Continue. Call doctor
ness, restlessness, when convenient.
trembling.
Infrequent:
Drowsiness, nausea, Discontinue. Call
vomiting, fast or doctor right away.
pounding heartbeat,
cramps, weakness.
Unusual sweating. Continue. Call doctor when
convenient.
Rare:
None expected.
WARNINGS & PRECAUTIONS
Don't take if:
You are allergic to any sympathomimetic.
Before you start, consult your doctor:
If you have diabetes.
If you have heart disease or high blood pressure.
If you have overactive thyroid.
If you have had seizures.
If you take non-prescription amphetamines or other asthma
medicines.
Pregnancy:
No proven harm to unborn child. Avoid if possible. May prolong
labor and delivery.
Infants & children:
Use only under medical supervision.
Prolonged use:
No age-related problems expected.
Skin & sunlight:
No age-related problems expected.
Driving or hazardous activities:
Avoid if you feel drowsy. Otherwise, no problems expected.
Discontinuing:
May be unnecessary to finish medicine. Follow doctor's
instructions.
Others:
If troubled breathing does not improve or worsens after using
medicine, don't increase dose. Consult doctor.
POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS
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| Albuterol |
Increased effect of both drugs, |
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especially harmful side effects. |
| Antidepressants, |
Increased terbutaline |
| tricyclics (TCA, |
effect. |
| see Drugs Glossary) |
| Beta-adrenergic |
Decreased effects |
| blockers (see |
of both drugs. |
| Drugs Glossary) |
| Ephedrine |
Increased terbutaline effect. |
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Excess heart stimulation. |
| Epinephrine |
Increased terbutaline effect. |
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Excess heart stimulation. |
| MAO inhibitors |
Increased terbutaline |
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effect. Dangerous. Avoid. |
| Nitrates |
Possible decreased |
| (see Drugs Glossary) |
effects of both drugs. |
| Sympathomimetics |
Increased terbutaline |
| (see Drugs Glossary) |
effect. |
| Theophylline |
Possible increased effect and |
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toxicity of both drugs. |
POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES
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| Tobacco: |
No interactions expected, but |
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smoking may slow body's recovery. |
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Avoid. |
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