Bucanil Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Terbutaline sulfate

Indications/Uses

Bronchial asthma, chronic bronchitis, asthmatic bronchitis, bronchiectasis & emphysema.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult Initially 2.5 mg tds-qds. Max: 5 mg tds. Childn 12-15 yr 2.5 mg tds.

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Thyrotoxicosis.

Special Precautions

HTN, hyperthyroidism, ischaemic heart disease, diabetes. Pregnancy. Childn <12 yr.

Adverse Reactions

Tremor, nervousness, tachycardia, palpitations, dizziness, headache, drowsiness, vomiting, nausea, sweating, muscle cramps.

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Drug Interactions

β-blocker, other sympathomimetic bronchodilators, epinephrine.

MIMS Class

Antiasthmatic & COPD Preparations

ATC Classification

R03CC03 - terbutaline ; Belongs to the class of adrenergics for systemic use, selective beta-2-adrenoreceptor agonists. Used in the treatment of obstructive airway diseases.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Bucanil syr 0.3 mg/mL

Packing/Price

100 mL x 1's

Bucanil

terbutaline

Manufacturer:

Y.S.P. Industries

Distributor:

Y.S.P. Industries