Terbutaline: Oral tablet (2.5mg)

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Terbutaline 2.5mg Tab

What is this Medicine?

TERBUTALINE (ter BYOO ta leen) is a bronchodilator. It helps open up the airways in your lungs to make it easier to breathe. This medicine is used to treat the symptoms of asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema.

Similar Brand Name Drugs : Brethine: Oral tablet (5mg) | Brethine: Oral tablet (2.5mg)

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*Brand contains same active ingredient but may not represent FDA-approved generic equivalent

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Terbutaline Sulfate 2.5mg Tablet

NDC: 005271318

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Not a Controlled Drug
(CSA Schedule)
FDA Approved

FDA approved for the following conditions:
Acute Bronchospasm, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Asthma, Bronchospasm Prophylaxis

Sometimes used for but not FDA approved for the following conditions:
Premature Labor

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Store between 68 to 77 degrees F

Terbutaline Sulfate 2.5mg Tablet

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Reported Side Effects for Terbutaline Sulfate 2.5mg Tablet

Inflamed Blood Vessels Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: SEVERE
Onset: DELAYED

Convulsions Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: SEVERE
Onset: DELAYED

Muscle Cramps Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED

Elevated Hepatic Enzymes Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED

Hallucinations Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: EARLY

Excessive Mucle Tone Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED

Paresthesias Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED

Skin Rash Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Dry Mouth Incidence: 0.5-1.5%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Weakness Incidence: 0.5-1.3%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Excessive Sweating Incidence: 1.0-2.4%* Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED

Nervousness Incidence: 1.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED

Vomiting Incidence: 1.3-3.9%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Chest Pain Incidence: 1.3-1.5%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: EARLY

Lightheadedness Incidence: 1.3-10.2%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Rapid Heart Rate Incidence: 1.3-3.5%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: RAPID

Upset Stomach Incidence: 1.3-3.9%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Inability To Sleep Incidence: 1.5%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Weakness Incidence: 2.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED

Shortness Of Breath Incidence: 2.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: EARLY

Rapid Heart Rate Incidence: 5.0-22.9%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: EARLY

Drowsiness Incidence: 5.5-11.7%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Headache Incidence: 7.5-8.8%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Shaking Incidence: 8.0-38.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

*This is an approximate aggregated range of reported side effects from clinical studies performed on this drug. Your experience with this drug may be different.

Daily Life Interactions for Terbutaline Sulfate 2.5mg Tablet

Elements of your daily lifestyle may have an effect on the medications you are taking. Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects, reduce the effectiveness of your medicine or possibly increase the action of a particular medicine.

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Moderate Lifestyle Interaction

Caffeine-containing Foods/Beverages and Terbutaline Sulfate 2.5mg Tablet(Terbutaline Sulfate)

Caffeine-containing Foods/Beverages and Beta-agonists(Terbutaline Sulfate)

Limit excessive Caffeine intake (examples: coffee, teas, colas, chocolate and some herbal supplements) and limit medicines containing additional Caffeine. In caffeine-sensitive persons, taking a high amount of Caffeine with this drug can increase the risk of nausea, nervousness, palpitations, problems with sleep, rapid heartbeat, or other side effects.

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Pregnancy & Lactation Information

FIRST Trimester

Class C - Animal studies have shown an adverse effect and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. OR No animal studies have been conducted and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.

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THIRD Trimester

Lactation

Caution - Not enough information is available to rule out harm to infants when this drug is taken by nursing mothers.

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