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Brethine - Generic name:
Brethine
Brethine - Trade name:
terbutaline
Brethine - Class:
Sympathomimetic (adrenergic) and tocolytic
Brethine - Actions/pharmacodynamics:
1) Beta 2 selective
: bronchodilator
2) Beta 1
: chronotropic
3) Relaxes uterine muscles to suppress contractions
Brethine - Indications:
1) Bronchial asthma
2) Bronchospasm with COPD
3) Preterm labor
Brethine - Contraindications:
Allergy to medication
Brethine - Precautions:
Constantly monitor vitals and ECG
Brethine - Side effects:
1) Palpitations
2) Tachycardia and PVCs
3) Anxiety
4) Tremor
5) Headache
Brethine - Adult dosage:
Subcutaneous injections: 0.25 mg. May be repeated in 15 - 30 minutes.
Brethine - Route:
SQ
Brethine - How supplied:
Ampule: 1 mg / mL
Brethine - Pediatric dosage:
0.01 mg / kg SQ
Author
texasaggie324
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Brethine
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Updated
2010-06-14T00:49:11Z
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