TERBUTALINE INHALATION

(ter BYOO ta leen) Brand: Brethaire

What is the most significant information I must know about terbutaline inhalation?

• It is very significant that you use the terbutaline inhaler properly, so that the medication gets into your lungs. You doctor may want you to use a spacer with the inhaler. Conversation to your doctor about proper inhaler use.

• Search medical attention if you announcement that you require more than your normal or more than the maximum amount of any asthma medicine in a 24-hour period. An heighten need for medicine could be an early sign of a serious asthma attack.

What is terbutaline inhalation?

• Terbutaline is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing muscles in the airways to improve breathing.

• Terbutaline inhalation is used to treat conditions such as asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema.

• Terbutaline inhalation may also be used for conditions another than those listed in this medicine guide.

What must I discuss with my healthcare provider till using terbutaline inhalation?

• Till using terbutaline inhalation, speak your doctor if you have

· heart malady or tall blood pressure;

· epilepsy or other seizure disorder;

· diabetes;

· an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism); or

· liver or kidney disease.

• You may require a dosage adjustment or particular monitoring during treatment with terbutaline inhalation if you have any of the conditions listed above.

• Terbutaline is in the FDA pregnancy category B. This means that it is not expected to be deleterious to an unborn child. Do not use terbutaline inhalation without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.

• It is not known whether terbutaline passes into breast milk. Do not use terbutaline inhalation without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

• Terbutaline inhalation is not authorized for use by children younger than 12 years of age.

How must I use terbutaline inhalation?

• Use terbutaline inhalation exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.

• Shake the inhaler different times and uncap the mouthpiece. Breathe out fully. For excellent results, keep the inhaler 1 to 2 inches in front of your open mouth or attach a spacer to the inhaler and seat the spacer in your mouth, above your tongue and past your teeth. Take a deep, slow breath as you push down on the canister. Keep your breath for 10 seconds, then exhale slowly. If you seat the inhaler directly into your mouth, you may not receive the correct amount of medication because it will be propelled onto the back of your tongue and/or throat. If you do use the inhaler directly in your mouth, be certain that it is above your tongue and past your teeth.

• If you take more than one doze at a time, wait for at least 1 full minute, then repeat the procedure.

• If you also use a steroid inhaler, use the terbutaline inhaler first to open up your airways, then use the steroid inhaler as directed.

• It is very significant that you use the terbutaline inhaler properly, so that the medication gets into your lungs. Your doctor may want you to use a spacer with the inhaler. Conversation to your doctor about proper inhaler use.

• It is significant to use terbutaline inhalation regularly to get the most benefit.

• Your doctor may want you to have lung function test or another medical evaluations during treatment with terbutaline inhalation to monitor progress and side effects.

• Hold the inhaler clean and dry. Hold the mouthpiece capped to avoid getting dirt internal it. The inhaler can be cleaned by removing the canister and immersing the mouthpiece in warm water or alcohol. Let the parts to dry, then reassemble the inhaler.

• Carry the inhaler with you at all times in case of emergencies. Get a refill till you run out of medication and till going on vacation.

What happens if I miss a dose?

• Use the missed doze as soon as you remember. However, if it is nearly time for the following regularly scheduled doze, skip the missed doze and use the following one as directed. Do not use a double doze of this medication.

What happens if I overdose?

• Search abnormal medical attention if an overdose is suspected.

• Symptoms of a terbutaline overdose include angina or chest pain, irregular heartbeats or a fluttering heart, seizures, tremor, weakness, headache, nausea, and vomiting.

What must I avoid while using terbutaline inhalation?

• Avoid situations that may trigger an asthma onslaught such as exercising in cool, dry air; smoking; breathing in dust; and exposure to allergens such as pet fur.

What are the possible side effects of terbutaline inhalation?

• Stop using terbutaline inhalation and search abnormal medical attention if you experience any of the next serious side effects:

· an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or person; or hives); or

· chest pain or irregular heartbeats.

• Another, smaller serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to use terbutaline inhalation and conversation to your doctor if you experience

· headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, or insomnia;

· tremor or nervousness;

· sweating;

· nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea; or

· dry mouth.

• Side effects another than those listed here may also occur. Conversation to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What another drugs will affect terbutaline?

• Till using this medicine, speak your doctor if you are taking any of the next medicines:

· a beta-blocker (used to treat tall blood pressure and another heart conditions) such as atenolol (Tenormin), metoprolol (Lopressor), propranolol (Inderal), acebutolol (Sectral), bisoprolol (Zebeta), carteolol (Cartrol), carvedilol (Coreg), labetalol (Normodyne, Trandate), nadolol (Corgard), and pindolol (Visken), and others;

· a tricyclic antidepressant such as amitriptyline (Elavil), doxepin (Sinequan), nortriptyline (Pamelor), amoxapine (Asendin), clomipramine (Anafranil), desipramine (Norpramin), imipramine (Tofranil), protriptyline (Vivactil), and others;

· a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), or tranylcypromine (Parnate);

· other inhaled bronchodilator such as albuterol (Ventolin, Proventil), bitolterol (Tornalate), isoetharine (Bronkometer, Bronkosol), isoproterenol (Isuprel, Medi Haler-Iso), metaproterenol (Alupent, Metaprel), pirbuterol (Maxair), or salmeterol (Serevent); or

· caffeine, diet pills, or decongestants.

• You may not be able to use terbutaline inhalation, or you may require a dosage adjustment or particular monitoring if you are taking any of the medicines listed above.

• Drugs another than those listed here may also interact with terbutaline inhalation, or affect your condition. Conversation to your doctor and pharmacist till taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products.

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist has additional information about terbutaline written for health professionals that you may read.

Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.

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