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Generic: Terbutaline Sulphate

Form: Syrup 1.5mg/5ml

Indication

Acute bronchospasm

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Adult Dose

Oral Acute bronchospasm Adult: Initiate at 2.5 mg three/four times daily Maintenance: 5 mg three times daily q6hr while patient is awake; reduce dose to 2.5 mg q6hr Not to exceed 15 mg/Day

Child Dose

Oral Acute bronchospasm Child: <12 years: 0.05 mg/kg three times daily initially; increase PRN, not to exceed 5 mg/day 12-15 years: 2.5 mg PO q6hr 3 times daily; not to exceed 7.5 mg/day >15 years: 5 mg/dose PO q8hr three times daily; reduce dose to 2.5 mg q6hr; not to exceed 15 mg/24hr

Renal Dose

Renal Impairment GFR <50 mL/min: reduce dose by 50% GFR >50mL/min: Dose adjustment not necessary

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity to sympathomimetics. Any condition of mother or foetus in which prolongation of pregnancy is dangerous.

Introduction

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Uses of __NAME__

{'list': ['Asthma', 'Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)']}

Side effects of __NAME__

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How to use __NAME__

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. __NAME__ may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How __NAME__ works

__NAME__ is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widens airways. This makes breathing easier.

Safety Advice

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with __NAME__. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of __NAME__ may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

There is limited information available on the use of __NAME__ in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.