Terbutaline: Difference between revisions
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==Special Populations== | ==Special Populations== | ||
*[[Drug Ratings in Pregnancy|Pregnancy Rating]]: | *[[Drug Ratings in Pregnancy|Pregnancy Rating]]: Category C | ||
*Lactation: | *Lactation: Not recommended | ||
*Renal Dosing | *Renal Dosing: n/a | ||
*Hepatic Dosing: n/a | |||
*Hepatic Dosing | |||
==Contraindications== | ==Contraindications== | ||
Revision as of 00:43, 23 May 2015
General
- Type: Beta 2 agonist
- Dosage Forms: 1 mg/mL injection
Adult Dosing
Preterm labor
- 0.25mg sq q20-30 min, up to 4 doses PRN contractions
Asthma/Bronchoconstriction
- 0.25mg sq q20 min, up to 3 doses
Pediatric Dosing
Asthma/Bronchoconstriction
- 0.005-0.01 mg/kg, max 0.4 mg; q15-20 min, up to 3 doses; may repeat in 2-6 hours
Special Populations
- Pregnancy Rating: Category C
- Lactation: Not recommended
- Renal Dosing: n/a
- Hepatic Dosing: n/a
Contraindications
- Allergy to class/drug
Adverse Reactions
Serious
Common
Pharmacology
- Half-life:
- Metabolism:
- Excretion:
- Mechanism of Action: