Terbutaline
Clinical data
Drug class

Beta agonist

Uses

Tocolysis

Routes of administration

IV, SC

Dosage
  • 2.5-25 mcg/min IV
  • 0.0025-0.025 mL/min of 1 mg/mL
Indication 
Tocolysis
Route 
Preparation 
1 mg/mL

  • Initiate infusion at 2.5-5 mcg/min
  • Increase by 2.5 to 5 mcg/min q20-30m until desired effect achieved (max 25 mcg/min)
  • Avoid prolonged treatment (48-72 hr)
  • Use caution in patients with tachycardia-sensitive cardiac disease or poorly controlled hypothyroidism or diabetes mellitus

Pharmacodynamics
Mechanism of action

Beta-2 agonism

Pharmacokinetics
Physical and chemical data
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Contraindications

Absolute contraindications

Precautions

Pharmacology

Pharmacodynamics

Mechanism of action

Adverse effects

  • Hyperglycemia
  • Hypokalemia
  • Tachycardia

Pharmacokinetics

Chemistry and formulation

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