Bricalin Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Terbutaline sulfate

Indications/Uses

For reversible airways obstruction, in asthma, COPD. Decreases uterine contractility & may be used to arrest premature labor.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Severe forms of bronchospasm 250-500 mcg qid slow IV/IM/SC inj. Adult 3-5 mcg/mL at 0.5-1 mL/min IV infusion rate. Childn >2 yr 10-300 mcg/kg/day slow IV/IM/SC inj.

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Overdosage

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Contraindications

Patients sensitive to sympathomimetic amines. 1st & 2nd trimester of pregnancy, premature labor associated w/ toxemia of pregnancy or antepartum hemorrhage. Neonates.

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Warnings

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Special Precautions

Hyperthyroidism, MI, arrhythmias, susceptibility to QT-interval prolongation, HTN & DM. Severe asthma, hypokalemia. Childn <2 yr.

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Adverse Reactions

Fine tremor of skeletal muscle especially hands, palpitations, tachycardia, nervous tension, headache, peripheral vasodilation.

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Drug Interactions

Corticosteroid, diuretics or xanthines increase risk of hypokalemia.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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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

Bricalin inj 500 mcg/mL

Packing/Price

(amp) 50 × 1's

Bricalin

terbutaline

Manufacturer:

LBS

Distributor:

Phil Pharmawealth