Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Terbutaline Inj
Drug Class
Respiratory Care
ATC Code
R03AC03, R03CC03
Status
Essential Medicine
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Uses
Terbutaline is a bronchodilator that is used to treat or prevent bronchospasm (wheezing, chest tightness, trouble breathing) in people wi...
How It Works
Administered by SC only, usually into the lateral deltoid area.
How to Take It
1
Adult · IM,SC,Slow IV
0.25 to 0.5 mg — 6 hourly
2
Adult · Inhalation
0.25 to 0.5 mg — 6 hourly
Frequency may be increased upto 4 times/day if needed.
3
Adult · PO
2.5 to 5 mg — 8 hourly
Frequency may be increased upto 4 times/day if needed.
4
Child · Oral
0.05 to 0.15 mg/kg — 8 hourly
5
Child · Subcutaneous
0.005 to 0.01 mg/kg — As recommended.
Every 15---20 min. up to 2 doses
Safety Alerts
When used for uncomplicated premature labour: Abruptio-placenta, antepartum haemorrhage, cord compression, eclampsia, history of cardiac disease, intra-uterine infection or fetal death, placenta praevia, pulmonary hypertension, severe pre-eclampsia, risk factors for myocardial ischaemia, threatened miscarriage
Important Warnings
Mild to moderate pre-eclampsia, suspected cardiovascular disease, myocardial insufficiency, angina, cardiac arrhythmias, hypertension, hyperthyroidism, young children
Side Effects
Muscle tensionnauseapulmonary oedema (with injection use) vomitingtremorperipheral vasodilationtensionheadachesleep and behavioural disturbances in children.
Drug Interactions
Sympathomimetics
beta-blockers
hypokalaemic agents.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Caution advised
Lactation
Caution advised
Storage
Tab, Inhaler, Inj Store at room temperature, Below 30°C. Protect from Sunlight.
Price Intelligence
Rs 33.3
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 10 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 3.33 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DVAGOper pack of 10Rs 33.3
ServaidRs 189
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Terbutaline Inj, and what they are not.
These contain this ingredient plus others. They are different medicines — do not swap.
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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