Terbutaline : Therapeutic uses, Dosage & Side Effects
Terbutaline is a adrenergic agonist (direct acting), used as Bronchodilator to treat acute bronchospasm, COPD & obstructive airway diseases .
Dose: 5 mg Oral, 0.25 mg S.C. , 250 μg by inhalation
Route: Oral, Subcutaneous, Inhalation
Duration of action: 4-6 hours(if taken oral), 2-4 hours (if inhaled)
Trade name: Bricarex, Bricanyl, Misthaler, Brethine
Therapeutic uses: Terbutaline is used primarily as bronchodilator to treat acute bronchospasm, obstructive airway diseases like- bronchial asthma & chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It is choice of drug for the management of acute asthma symptoms or emergency treatment of status asthmaticus.
Side effects: Adverse effects of Terbutaline are as follows:
- Muscle tremors
- Palpitation,
- Restlessness,
- Nervousness,
- Throat irritation,
- Ankle edema,
- Apprehension,
- Anxiety,
- Tachycardia,
- Arrhythmia,
- Hyperglycemia,
- Hypokalemia,
- Hypomagnesemia.
