Terbutaline (oral/injection)

Generic name: terbutaline (oral/injection) [ ter-BUE-ta-leen- ]
Dosage forms: injectable solution (1 mg/mL); oral tablet (2.5 mg; 5 mg)
Drug classes:Adrenergic bronchodilators, Tocolytic agents

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Mar 7, 2022. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is terbutaline?

Terbutaline is a bronchodilator that is used to treat or prevent bronchospasm (wheezing, chest tightness, trouble breathing) in people with lung conditions such as asthma, bronchitis, or emphysema.

Terbutaline is for use in adults and children at least 12 years old.

Terbutaline may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Terbutaline is not safe to use in a pregnant woman to prevent premature labor.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use terbutaline if you are allergic to it, or if you have ever had an allergic reaction to decongestant cold medicine or medicine to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (such as Ritalin, Adderall, Vyvanse, and others).

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• heart problems;

• coronary artery disease (hardened arteries);

• high blood pressure;

• epilepsy or other seizure disorder;

• diabetes; or

• overactive thyroid.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.