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Terbutaline 5 Mg Tablets
from eMedTV.comTerbutaline sulfate (Brethine®) is a prescription drug approved to treat asthma and emphysema in adults and children ages 12 and older. While brand-name terbutaline is no longer available, generic versions are available and are made by a few different manufacturers.
These generic tablets come in the following strengths:
- Terbutaline 2.5 mg tablets
- Terbutaline 5 mg tablets.
The medication is taken by mouth, typically three times a day. It can be taken with or without food; if terbutaline upsets your stomach, you may prefer to take it with food.
(Click Terbutaline Dosing to learn more about when and how to take this medication. This article also explains how your healthcare provider will determine if you should take 2.5-mg or 5-mg terbutaline tablets.)
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD