Tervent 5 mg/2 ml (Respirator Solution)
2 ml ampoule: ৳ 20.00 (2 x 5: ৳ 200.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Terbutaline sulfate |
| Company | Unimed unihealth pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Prevention of bronchospasm
- Reversal of bronchospasm
- Treatment of reversible bronchospasm in asthma patients
- Treatment of reversible bronchospasm in bronchitis and emphysema patients
Pharmacology
- Mode of action as a selective β2-adrenergic bronchodilator
- Little or no effect on alpha-adrenergic receptors
- Stimulation of beta-adrenergic receptors
- Relaxation of smooth muscles
- Inhibition of uterine contractions
- Stimulation through beta-adrenergic receptors of intracellular adenyl cyclase
Dosage
- Duration of action for tablets and syrup
- Recommended dosage for adults/elderly
- Recommended dosage for children
- Recommended dosage for nebuliser solution
- Minimum recommended dosage interval
Administration
- Instructions for using Nebuliser Solution
- Process of using Nebuliser Solution
- Cleaning and maintenance instructions for nebuliser cup and mouthpiece
Interaction
- Interaction with β-blocking agents
- Caution in patients receiving other sympathomimetics
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to Terbutaline
Side Effects
- Frequency of side-effects at recommended doses
- Recorded side-effects such as tremor, headache, tonic cramp, palpitations
- Reversibility of side-effects
- Occurrence of urticaria and exanthema
- Observation of sleep disturbances and disturbances of behavioral effects in children
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Caution during the first trimester of pregnancy
- Secretion via breast milk
- Unlikelihood of effect on the infant at therapeutic doses
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in patients suffering from myocardial insufficiency or thyrotoxicosis
- Initial blood glucose measurements in diabetic patients
- Reassessment of asthma therapy for loss of symptomatic relief
- Monitoring of serum potassium levels in severe asthma and concomitant treatment situations
- Avoidance in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Overdose Effects
- Possible symptoms of overdose
- Treatment for mild, moderate, and severe cases of overdose
Therapeutic Class
- Short-acting selective & β2-adrenoceptor stimulants
Storage Conditions
- Cool and dry storage
- Protection from light