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KTC-Terbutaline
Question | Answer |
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Terbutaline’s trade name | Brethine |
Class: | Sympathomimetic |
Description: | Terbutaline is a sympathomimetic that is selective for beta 2 adrenergic receptors. It relaxes smooth muscles of the bronchial trees and peripheral vasculature. Also, relaxes uterine smooth muscles. |
Indications: Bronchospasm associated with: | Exercise, Chronic Bronchitis, Emphysema, and Bronchial Asthma |
Contraindications: | Hypersensitivity, Tachydysrhythmias |
Adverse Reactions: Usually transient and dose related | Restlessness, Anxiety, palpitations, tachycardia, Chest Pain, Bronchospasm, Coughing, Facial flushing, Nausea |
Dosage/Route: | 0.25mg Subcutaneous |
Drug Interactions: | Potentiates other sympathomimetic and MAOI’s, Beta Blockers may antagonize |