Terbutaline Sulphate

Indications & Dose:

Uncomplicated premature labour, asthma.

• BY INTRAVENOUS INFUSION,

initially 5 mcg per minute for 20 minutes, rate increased gradually 20 minutes in steps of 2.5mcg/
minute untill contraction have ceased, continue for one hour then decrease every 20 minutes in steps of 2.5mcg/minute to lowest dose that maintain suppression, continue at this level for 12 hours then

• BY MOUTH

5mg every 8 hours for as long as is desirable to prolong pregnancy (or alternatively follow the intravenous infu-sion by subcutaneous injection 250mcg every 6 hours for a few days then by mouth as above). 

Contraindications:

Antepartum haemorrhage, toxaemia of pergnancy, cord compression, threatened  abortion, condition when prolongation of pregnancy is hazardous. 

Side Effects:

Tachycardia, anxiety, rise in blood sugar.

Cautions:

Maternal thyrotoxicosis or cardiovascular disease, diabetes. Monitor maternal & fetal heart rate. 

Precautions:

Interaction:

Drugs
Beta blockers and other beta agonists. 

Warnings:

Adverse Effects:

Lactations:

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Counselling:

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