Kenyan Health Patient Information Leaflet
Beta-2 adrenergic agonist (bronchodilator)
INDICATIONS AND USAGE Terbutaline sulfate is indicated for the prevention and reversal of bronchospasm in patients 12 years of age and older with asthma and reversible bronchospasm associated with bronchitis and emphysema.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Adults The usual oral dose of terbutaline sulfate for adults is 5 mg administered at approximately six-hour intervals, three times daily, during the hours the patient is usually awake. If side effects are particularly disturbing, the dose may be reduced to 2.5 mg three times daily, and still provide a clinically significant improvement in pulmonary function. The total dose within 24 hours should not exceed 15 mg. Children Terbutaline sulfate is not recommended for use in children below the age of 12 years. A dosage of 2.5 mg three times daily is recommended for children 12-15 years of age. The total dose within 24 hours should not exceed 7.5 mg. If a previously effective dosage regimen fails to provide the usual relief, medical advice should be sought immediately as this is often a sign of seriously worsening asthma that would require reassessment of therapy.
ADVERSE REACTIONS Adverse reactions observed with terbutaline sulfate are similar to those commonly seen with other sympathomimetic amines. All of these reactions are generally transient in nature and usually do not require treatment. The frequency of these side effects appears to diminish with continued therapy. The following table lists the adverse reactions seen in 199 patients treated with terbutaline sulfate tablets during six double-blind crossover studies and four double-blind parallel studies (short- and long-term) performed in the United States. Percent Incidence of Adverse Reactions (Total Daily Dosage Range 5 to 15 mg) Terbutaline N=199 Reaction % Nervous System Nervousness 35.0 Tremor 15.0 Somnolence 5.5 Dizziness 3.5 Anxiety 1.0 Insomnia 1.5 Cardiovascular Palpitations 5.0 Tachycardia 3.5 Extrasystoles ventricular 1.5 Vasodilations 1.0 Digestive Nausea 3.0 Dry mouth 1.5 Body as a Whole Headache 7.5 Asthenia 2.0 Skin and Appendages Sweating 1.0 The following adverse effects each occurred in fewer than 1% of patients: hallucinations, rash, paresthesia, hypertonia, (muscle cramps), vomiting. There have been rare reports of elevations in liver enzymes and of hypersensitivity vasculitis.
HOW SUPPLIED Terbutaline sulfate tablets, USP are packaged in bottles of 100 and 1000 tablets. Descriptions of the 2.5 and 5 mg tablets follow: Tablets 2.5 mg - White to off-white, oval tablets, scored on one side and engraved with “T132” on the other side Bottles of 30 NDC 71205-938-30 Bottles of 60 NDC 71205-938-60 Bottles of 90 NDC 71205-938-90 Bottles of 100 NDC 71205-938-00 Bottles of 500 NDC 71205-938-55 Tablets 5 mg - White to off-white, round, scored and engraved “T” above and “133” below the score on the scored side. Bottles of 30 NDC 71205-939-30 Bottles of 60 NDC 71205-939-60 Bottles of 90 NDC 71205-939-90 Bottles of 100 NDC 71205-939-00 Bottles of 500 NDC 71205-939-55 Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Dispense in a tight, light-resistant container as defined in the USP with a child-resistant closure Manufactured for: TWi Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. Paramus, NJ 07652 Manufactured by: TWi Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Taoyuan City, 32063, Taiwan Rev. 07/19 Repackaged and Relabeled by: Proficient Rx LP Thousand Oaks, CA 91320 image description