Monograph Details

Respiratory Tract > Asthma/COPD
BRETHINE INJECTION
Manufacturer
Xanodyne Pharmacal, Inc.
Legal Classification
Rx
Pharmacological Class
β2-agonist.
Generic Name
Terbutaline sulfate 1mg/mL.
Also
BRETHINE
Indications
Asthma. Chronic bronchitis. Emphysema.
Children
Not recommended.
Adults
0.25mg SC into lateral deltoid area; may repeat after 15-30 minutes; max 0.5mg/4 hours.
Precautions
Not for management of preterm labor. Avoid excessive use. Diabetes. Cardiac disease. Hypertension. Hyperthyroidism. Seizure disorders. If subject to hypokalemia, monitor potassium. Pregnancy (Cat.B). Nursing mothers.
Interactions
Avoid other sympathomimetics (except aerosol bronchodilators), MAOIs, tricyclics. Antagonized by β-blockers.
Adverse Reactions
Tachycardia, palpitations, nervousness, tremor, headache, drowsiness, nausea.
How Supplied
Tabs—100, 1000
Amps (2mL)—10, 100
Additional Resources
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