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Medicine Details

Terbutaline Sulpha 0.5mg Injection

Manufacturer: AstraZeneca

Salt Composition: Terbutaline (0.5mg)

Medicine Type: allopathy

Introduction:

Benefits: Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Description: Terbutaline Sulpha 0.5mg Injection is used to relieve symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) such as coughing, wheezing and breathlessness. It helps in relaxing the muscles of the air passages, thus widening it and making it easier to breathe. Terbutaline Sulpha 0.5mg Injection is generally administered by a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. It is important to keep taking this medicine until your doctor tells you not to. Use this medicine regularly to get the most benefit from it even if you feel well. Some common side effects of this medicine include decreased potassium level in blood, tremor, headache, tachycardia, palpitations, and muscle spasms. These side effects are not often dangerous and they should gradually improve as your body gets used to this medicine. There are other, rarer, side effects and you should call your doctor straight away if you get chest pain, a very bad headache, or very bad dizziness. Before using Terbutaline Sulpha 0.5mg Injectionl, you should tell your doctor if you have high blood pressure, an overactive thyroid gland, a history of heart problems, diabetes, or low levels of potassium in your blood to make sure it is safe. Also, make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking this medicine. Because this medicine can make you feel dizzy or shaky, do not drive, cycle, or use tools or machinery until you feel better. And you should not smoke. Smoking causes damage to your lungs and will make your condition worse.

How to Use: Terbutaline Sulpha 0.5mg Injection is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widens airways. This makes breathing easier.

Safety Advice:

If Missed: vial of 1 ml Injection

Packaging: Vial

Packaging Type:

Primary Use: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Side Effects: Headache | Tachycardia | Palpitations | Muscle spasm

Alcohol Interaction: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Pregnancy Interaction:

Lactation Interaction: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Driving Interaction:

Kidney Interaction: CAUTION

Liver Interaction: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR