Terbutaline is used to prevent and treat wheezing, shortness of breath and tightness in the chest caused by anxiety, chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
What is Terbutaline?
Terbutaline is a beta-agonist medication. It works by relaxing and promoting the opening of the airway, and facilitating it.
How should Terbutaline be taken?
Terbutaline is consumed orally in tablet form. The dosage is usually three doses a day, one every six hours.
Side effects associated with Terbutaline
Among the possible adverse effects of terbutaline are the following:
- uncontrollable tremors
- nervousness
- dizziness
- drowsiness
- insomnia
- weakness
- headache
- nausea
- sweating
- dry mouth
It is important to consult a doctor if you have:
- increased difficulty breathing
- tightness in your throat
- a fast, heavy, or irregular heartbeat
- chest pain
- seizures
Contraindications and warnings associated with the use of Terbutaline
Moreover, before taking terbutaline it is important to tell your doctor if:
- You have any allergies to the active substance, excipients or other drugs
- You are taking other medicines, herbal remedies and supplements, remembering to mention in particular beta-blockers, medicines for colds, asthma, to control appetite or for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and, even if it was interrupted in the previous 2 weeks, tricyclic antidepressants
- You suffer (or have suffered) from irregular heartbeat, heart disease, high blood pressure, hyperthyroidism, diabetes and seizures
- You are pregnant or lactating
You must inform surgeons and dentists of ongoing treatment with terbutaline prior to any procedures.
