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	Ritodrine or terbutaline for slowing preterm labor - [Medication] - Quest Diagnostics Patient Health Library
		Ritodrine and terbutaline are sometimes used as tocolytic medications to slow uterine contractions during preterm labor.
		Use of terbutaline for the treatment of preterm labor is an unlabeled use of the medication.
		Terbutaline has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of asthma and other breathing conditions, but it is also widely used to treat preterm labor.
	www.questdiagnostics.com /kbase/topic/detail/drug/hw221867/detail.htm (574 words)

	ICPA - Midwifery
		She was given terbutaline beginning in the 20th week of her pregnancy with triplets, and believes this to be the major causative factor in the abnormal neurological development.
		In addition to the use of terbutaline she was given beta-methasone and magnesium sulfate causing her blood sugar levels to drop far enough to put her in a coma for about an hour.
		Terbutaline, also known as brethine, is a beta-adrenergic stimulant used to treat asthma.
	www.icpa4kids.org /research/articles/pregnancy/prenatal_terbutaline_and_autism.htm (669 words)

	BioMed Central \| Full text \| Drug therapy and adverse drug reactions to terbutaline in obstetric patients: a ...
		Terbutaline, used as a tocolytic drug, was related to a high frequency of minor ADRs and to a high rate of effcicacy.
		Of the 24 patients suffering an ADR to terbutaline, tremor was present in all patients, dizziness in seven, confusion in six, depression in five, adynamia in three, astenia in other three and headache also in three patients, and loss of equilibrium in one, irritability in one, and palpitations and aggressiveness in another patient.
		In fact, terbutaline could not only be undangerous for the fetus but to promote neonatal respiration and metabolic adaptation after elective cesarean section and to reduce the number of fetal heart abnormalities [33,34].
	www.biomedcentral.com /1471-2393/2/3 (3659 words)

	Terbutaline pump maintenance therapy after threatened preterm labor for preventing preterm birth
		Terbutaline pump maintenance therapy has been given to such women to decrease the risk of recurrent preterm labor, preterm birth, and its consequences.
		Terbutaline pump maintenance therapy did not appear to offer any advantages over the saline placebo pump or oral terbutaline maintenance therapy in preventing preterm births by prolonging pregnancy or its complications among women with arrested preterm labor.
		Terbutaline pump therapy also did not result in a higher rate of therapy continuation or a lower rate of infant complications.
	www.cochrane.org /reviews/en/ab003933.html (587 words)

	Terbutaline, New York Pharmaceutical Litigation Lawyer, NY Personal Injury Attorney, Dangerous Drugs
		Terbutaline Sulfate, sold under the brand names Brethine and Bricanyl, is an asthma medication that has come to be used on an "off-label" basis to treat preterm labor.
		The use of Terbutaline for this purpose is not an approved use by the Food and Drug Administration ("FDA").
		Supporting the reasons for not using Terbutaline to manage preterm labor, studies have revealed a link between the use of terbutaline during pregnancy and an increased risk of brain damage and cognitive deficits.
	www.oshmanlaw.com /pharmaceutical_litigation/terbutaline.html (411 words)

	The Clinical Issues Surrounding the Use of Terbutaline Sulfate for Preterm Labor - Sidelines National Support Network
		Terbutaline was given as a 0.25 mg subcutaneous injection and repeated hourly until contractions stopped.
		Subcutaneous terbutaline infusion therapy was started at an average gestational age of 28.8 weeks, and pregnancy was prolonged a mean of 5.4 weeks, with an average gestational age at delivery of 34.2 weeks.
		The authors concluded that subcutaneous infusion of terbutaline was superior to oral administration for prolonging gestation in high-risk pregnancies complicated by recurrent preterm labor.
	www.sidelines.org /articles/the-clinical-issues-surrounding-the-use-of-terbutaline-sulfate-for-preterm-labor (7178 words)

	Terbutaline Information - Geriatric Services of America
		Terbutaline is an adrenergic bronchodilator medication which increases the flow of air through the bronchial tubes by relaxing muscles in the airways.
		Terbutaline is used for asthma treatment, to alleviate shortness of breath, and wheezing.
		Terbutaline, and its brand name equivalents are, are available through Geriatric Services of America, and covered under Medicare Part B. Fill out the below contact form, and a GSA representative will assist you in obtaining the medication, treatment, and relief that you're entitled to.
	www.geriatricservices.com /terbutaline.asp (175 words)

	terbutaline - Asthma Symptoms, Relief Therapies, Treatment and Medications on MedicineNet.com
		Terbutaline also relaxes some other types of smooth muscles, such as the muscles of the uterus; however, other types of muscle may be stimulated to contract rather than relax.
		Terbutaline also can be helpful in patients with emphysema and chronic bronchitis when symptoms are partially caused by spasm of the muscles of the air passages.
		Terbutaline also is used for delaying premature labor by relaxing the uterine muscles that are responsible for expelling the fetus at delivery.
	www.medicinenet.com /terbutaline/article.htm (853 words)

	Letter - Terbutaline
		Terbutaline sulfate, in various dosage forms, has been approved by FDA for the treatment of asthma.
		Thus, the use of terbutaline sulfate to treat preterm labor is an unapproved or "off-label" use.
		The approved labeling for terbutaline sulfate injection (Brethine, manufactured by CibaGeneva Pharmaceuticals, and Bricanyl, marketed by Hoechst Marion Roussel), states that the drug should not be used for the management of preterm labor.
	www.fda.gov /MedWatch/safety/1997/terbut.htm (585 words)

	Terbutaline Preterm Labor Brain Injury Lawsuit
		Terbutaline is an asthma medication that is commonly used to treat preterm labor.
		Terbutaline sulfate, in various dosage forms, has been approved by FDA for the treatment of asthma but it has be given to pregnant women subcutaneously, to stop early labor.
		The use of Terbutaline sulfate to treat preterm labor is an unapproved or "off-label" use.
	www.yourlawyer.com /topics/overview/terbutaline (475 words)

	Terbutaline FAQ
		Terbutaline (also known as Brethine and Bricanyl) is an asthma drug in the drug class of beta-adrenergics.
		However, terbutaline is generally believed to have fewer side effects on the neonate than on the mother.
		The FDA considers the terbutaline pump to be comparable to terbutaline by IV, which must be administered and monitored in the hospital.
	www.twinslist.org /terbquestions.html (1658 words)

	CIGNA - terbutaline (oral)
		Terbutaline is used to treat bronchospasm (wheezing, shortness of breath) associated with lung diseases such as asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema.
		Terbutaline is in the FDA pregnancy category B. This means that terbutaline is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby.
		Symptoms of a terbutaline overdose may include angina or chest pain, irregular heartbeats or a fluttering heart, seizures, tremor, weakness, headache, nausea, and vomiting.
	www.cigna.com /healthinfo/d00752n1.html (1080 words)

	Drug InfoNet - Terbutaline - [asthma]
		These comments are made for the purpose of discussion and should NOT be used as recommendations for or against therapies or other treatments.
		An individual patient is always advised to consult their own physician.
		Question:If you have any information about the effect of terbutaline on blood glucose I would be appreciative.
	www.druginfonet.com /index.php?pageID=faq/new/DRUG_FAQ/Terbutaline.htm (141 words)

	Terbutaline for Chronotropic Support in Heart Transplantation -- Coons et al. 38 (4): 586 -- The Annals of ...
		Terbutaline for Chronotropic Support in Heart Transplantation -- Coons et al.
		Articles by Coons, J. Articles by Kormos, R. Terbutaline for Chronotropic Support in Heart Transplantation
		terbutaline was titrated to a dosage of 5 mg every 8 hours.
	www.theannals.com /cgi/content/abstract/38/4/586 (415 words)

	Terbutaline Drug Information and Side Effects on HealthSquare.com
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