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Terbutaline

Basics

Name

Terbutaline

Pronunciation

(ter BYOO ta leen)

Therapeutic Category

  • Adrenergic Agonist Agent
  • Antiasthmatic
  • Beta2-Adrenergic Agonist
  • Bronchodilator
  • Sympathomimetic
  • Tocolytic Agent

Medication Safety Issues

Sound-alike/look-alike issues:

Brethine may be confused with Methergine

Terbutaline may be confused with terbinafine, TOLBUTamide

Terbutaline and methylergonovine parenteral dosage forms look similar. Due to their contrasting indications, use care when administering these agents.

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