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Terbutaline Sulpha 0.5mg Injection
Prescription Required
Product introduction
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.
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.
Uses of Terbutaline Sulpha Injection
Benefits of Terbutaline Sulpha Injection
In Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Terbutaline Sulpha 0.5mg Injection helps the airways in your lungs stay open. It relaxes the muscles of these airways. This makes it easier for air to get in and out. It will relieve symptoms such as tightness in your chest, shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing and help you carry out your daily activities more easily. This medicine is safe and effective. It usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. Do not stop using it unless you are advised to by your doctor.
Side effects of Terbutaline Sulpha Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Terbutaline Sulpha
- Muscle spasm
- Headache
- Tremors
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Increased heart rate
- Upper abdominal pain
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Rash
- Urticaria
- Itching
- Sweating
- Changes in serum aminotransferase levels
- Bloating
- Indigestion
How to use Terbutaline Sulpha Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Terbutaline Sulpha Injection works
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
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Terbutaline Sulpha 0.5mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Terbutaline Sulpha 0.5mg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Terbutaline Sulpha 0.5mg Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Terbutaline Sulpha 0.5mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Terbutaline Sulpha 0.5mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Terbutaline Sulpha 0.5mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Terbutaline Sulpha 0.5mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Terbutaline Sulpha 0.5mg Injection is given as an injection by healthcare professionals only.
- It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Terbutaline Sulpha 0.5mg Injection affects you.
- It may cause a rise in blood pressure. Monitor your blood pressure regularly.
- Avoid cigarette smoking as it can affect the level of Terbutaline Sulpha 0.5mg Injection in your body.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of thyroid or heart disease.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Ethanolamine Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Action Class
Short acting β2-agonists
Interaction with drugs
Taking Terbutaline Sulpha with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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FAQs
Q. How does Terbutaline Sulpha 0.5mg Injection work?
Terbutaline Sulpha 0.5mg Injection works by widening the air passages in your lungs so that air can flow into your lungs more freely. Terbutaline Sulpha 0.5mg Injection helps to relieve symptoms of asthma like coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath, particularly at night.
Q. How is Terbutaline Sulpha 0.5mg Injection administered?
Terbutaline Sulpha 0.5mg Injection should be administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional or a doctor only and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Terbutaline Sulpha 0.5mg Injection.
Q. What would happen if I take higher than the recommended dose of Terbutaline Sulpha 0.5mg Injection?
Taking a higher than the recommended dose of Terbutaline Sulpha 0.5mg Injection may cause seizures, chest pain, nervousness, headache, dry mouth, nausea, dizziness and lack of energy. High doses of Terbutaline Sulpha 0.5mg Injection may also cause fast, irregular or pounding heartbeat, uncontrollable shaking of any part of the body, and difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. In any such case, seek immediate medical attention.
Q. Is it safe to take Terbutaline Sulpha 0.5mg Injection if I have heart disease?
Yes, Terbutaline Sulpha 0.5mg Injection is considered safe, but its use depends on the severity of your heart problem. However, it would be best to consult your doctor before taking Terbutaline Sulpha 0.5mg Injection. If you experience chest pain or any other symptom of worsening heart disease while taking Terbutaline Sulpha 0.5mg Injection, you should seek immediate medical advice.
Q. Being a diabetic, what should I remember while taking Terbutaline Sulpha 0.5mg Injection?
Terbutaline Sulpha 0.5mg Injection may cause blood sugar levels to rise. Therefore, your doctor may adjust your dose of insulin or antidiabetic medicines. Keep a regular check on your blood glucose levels and do not miss any dose. Consult your doctor if you experience a sudden rise in blood sugar levels.
Q. I have started using Terbutaline Sulpha 0.5mg Injection and I am experiencing headaches and shakiness. Is this because of Terbutaline Sulpha 0.5mg Injection and will these go away?
Yes, it could be due to Terbutaline Sulpha 0.5mg Injection. Feeling shaky is a common side effect of Terbutaline Sulpha 0.5mg Injection which goes away after some time. For headaches, drink plenty of water, get sufficient rest and avoid alcohol. Usually headaches go away after a week. If they persist for a long time, contact your doctor.
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