Terbutaline Sulfate

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Terbutaline is a prescription medicine that is used for treating emphysema and asthma. This page on the eMedTV Web site describes the effects of terbutaline, explains when and how to take the medication, and offers dosing information for the drug.

Common terbutaline side effects may include heart palpitations, nervousness, and insomnia. As this eMedTV page explains, while most side effects of terbutaline are mild, problems like anxiety or high blood pressure require immediate medical attention.

What is terbutaline used for? As this section of the eMedTV library explains, terbutaline is used for the treatment of asthma and emphysema in adults and children ages 12 and older. The drug can also be used "off-label" for treating preterm labor.

For adults and children at least 16 years old, terbutaline dosing usually starts at 5 mg three times a day. This eMedTV page also lists the terbutaline dosage for children ages 12 to 15, as well as some tips on when and how to take the drug.

Beta blockers and certain diuretics are among the drugs that can potentially interact with terbutaline. This eMedTV page describes how drug interactions with terbutaline can increase your risk of a number of serious side effects, among other things.

You should not take terbutaline if you are allergic to any active or inactive components of the drug. This eMedTV page offers other precautions and warnings with terbutaline, including a list of possible side effects that may occur during treatment.

Terbutaline is a medication that can be used "off-label" for treating preterm labor. This eMedTV article offers more information on terbutaline and preterm labor, including a list of possible side effects that may occur in the mother or child.

Terbutaline is generally considered safe for use in pregnant women. This eMedTV segment explores the clinical findings on terbutaline and pregnancy, and explains when a healthcare provider will recommend the drug to a pregnant woman.

It is not known whether terbutaline is passed through breast milk in breastfeeding women. This eMedTV resource offers more information on terbutaline and breastfeeding, and explains what you should be aware of if you are taking the drug while nursing.

If you take too much terbutaline, overdose symptoms may include chest pain, fatigue, and insomnia. This eMedTV Web page lists other possible signs of a terbutaline overdose and describes the treatments that are available.