Terbutaline Sulfate
Generic Name : terbutaline sulfate
Brand Name: brethine
Indication:
Øfor the prevention and reversal of bronchospasm
in patients 12 years of age and older
Øasthma
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Øreversible bronchospasm associated with
bronchitis and emphysema.
Therapeutic Action:
> In low doses, it acts relatively, selectively at
beta
adrenergic receptor to cause
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Side Effects:
> CNS: Tremor, Dizziness, Headache
>CV: Palpitations, Tachycardia
>GI: Nausea, Vomiting
others: weakness, sweating
Nursing Responsibility:
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Keep beta adrenergic blocker readily available in
case cardiac arrhythmias occur.
Instruct patient to report chest pain, dizziness,
weakness, tremor.
Monitor client at least 30 minutes after drug
administration.
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