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Terbutaline

Terbutaline

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Drug Class

Asthma beta receptor stimulator

Brands

Brethine • Brethaire • Bricanyl

Side Effects

Common

Muscle cramps or spasms
Headache
Drowsiness
Vomiting
Nausea
Nervousness
Tremor
Heart palpitations
Shaking hands or tremor

Serious

Fluid in the lungs
Hypersensitivity

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What do terbutaline sulf tabs do?

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Can you get 'high' from terbutaline?

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Anyone know anything about terbutaline effects?

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Terbutaline used to stopped contractions?

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A 48-year old asked:

Does terbutaline lead to autism?

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A 31-year old asked:

What are the effect of terbutaline on a newborn?

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Can i take singulair (montelukast) and terbutaline 2.5?

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A 35-year old asked:

Has anyone ever heard of the drug terbutaline for pregnancy?

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A 37-year old asked:

Wat are the side effects of brethine (terbutaline) on a baby?

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A female asked about a female:

Can i know the dosage for terbutaline sulphate 1.5mg syrup for children ?

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A 42-year old asked:

What are the side effects of brethine (terbutaline) as an infant?

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A 46-year old asked:

Are there any side effects to using a bricanyl (terbutaline) turbuhaler?

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A 36-year old female asked:

If i take overdose of terbutaline sulphate does it get reflected in echocardiography?

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A 21-year old male asked:

I know terbutaline is usually given SC in the deltoid. Can It be safely given in other areas such as SC in the thigh?

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A 33-year old asked:

Anyone know anything about terbutaline side effects in labor?

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A 33-year old male asked:

What is the definition or description of: Brethine (terbutaline) allergy?

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A 34-year old male asked:

I am allergic to sulfa containing medications. I just bought a cough syrup (Torex-BR) and it has Terbutaline sulphate. Is this also sulfa?

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A 27-year old female asked:

Given shot of terbutaline, didn't help & i'm left w/ contractions & massive headache. Online this drug seems unsafe n not proven to help. Why give it?

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A 38-year old asked:

Why isn't terbutaline approved by the fda for preterm labor?

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A 34-year old asked:

What's the difference between nifedipine and terbutaline for labor?

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A 33-year old asked:

I need specific side effects on a newborn after having terbutaline administered to mom?

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A 40-year old female asked:

After long term use of terbutaline (8 weeks) can the drug leave lasting side effect of tachycardia, shortness of breathe, etc.?

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A 36-year old female asked:

Asthma attack every night for 1 week. Taking bricanyl (terbutaline) tablet and ventolin nebule for nebulizing. Is this safe?

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A 35-year old asked:

Are there bad effects on a mother and baby when treated for preterm labor with terbutaline?

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A 43-year old asked:

I was wondering what are the effects on a mother and baby when treated for preterm labor with terbutaline?

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A member asked:

Can I give cetrizine and terbutaline syrup together will it cause respiratory distress if I give it together ?

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A 42-year old asked:

What are the long-term health effects on the mother and child after taking shots of terbutaline for preterm labor?

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A 26-year old male asked:

Im using following tablets for my asthma treatment 1)ruptadine&montelukast 2)ambroxol, terbutaline&etofylline 3)sertalin r they safe for long term use?

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A 40-year old female asked:

My doctor prescribed terbutaline for my "comfort" i was not in preterm labor. I never dilated nor had any effacement. Why?

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A 32-year old female asked about a female:

11 month old - cough at night and chest congestion since 2 wks. Taking zyrtec (cetirizine) n terbutaline sulphate orally. Is Nebulisation needed?

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