Terbutaline: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan
Terbutaline is a beta-2 agonist bronchodilator. It is a prescription medicine used for asthma, wheezing, bronchospasm and chronic bronchitis. In Pakistan it is available as syrup, tablets, injections and suspension, made by 6 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.
How Terbutaline works
Terbutaline is a beta-2 agonist. It stimulates beta-2 receptors on the smooth muscle that surrounds the airways, causing the muscle to relax. The airways open wider, making breathing easier and helping mucus to clear.
What is Terbutaline used for?
- Asthma
- Wheezing
- Bronchospasm
- Chronic bronchitis
Terbutaline is used to relieve and prevent wheezing, chest tightness and breathlessness caused by narrowed airways in asthma, chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Tablets and syrups are sometimes used when inhalers are not suitable, and injections are given in hospital for severe asthma attacks. It eases symptoms quickly but does not treat the underlying inflammation, so many people also need a preventer inhaler.
Side effects of Terbutaline
Side effects of Terbutaline are often mild and tend to ease with time. They include:
- Shaky hands (tremor)
- Palpitations or a fast heartbeat
- Headache
- Muscle cramps
- Nervousness or restlessness
Get urgent help if your breathing gets worse, your reliever stops helping, or you have chest pain or a very fast or irregular heartbeat.
Precautions and warnings
- Tell your doctor if you have heart disease, an irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure, an overactive thyroid or diabetes.
- Beta-blocker medicines, including some eye drops, can block its effect and may worsen asthma, so check with your doctor.
- Taking it with steroids, diuretics or theophylline can lower potassium levels, and your doctor may check this.
- If you find you need it more often than usual, see your doctor, as your asthma may not be well controlled.
- Ask your doctor before using it during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Frequently asked questions about Terbutaline
What is the price of Terbutaline in Pakistan?
At Medimart, Terbutaline products currently in stock range from Rs 22 to Rs 455 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Terbutascot 2.5mg Tablet at Rs 22. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.Which brands of Terbutaline are available in Pakistan?
Terbutaline is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Mexair (Siza International), Britanyl (Barrett Hodgson Pakistan Ltd), Brethin (Platinum Pharmaceuticals Ltd), Asmanyl (Mediceena), Terbutascot (Scotman Pharmaceuticals) and Tesmic (Zafa Pharmaceutical Labortories Ltd).Do I need a prescription for Terbutaline?
Yes. Terbutaline is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.
Can Terbutaline be used during pregnancy?
Ask your doctor before using it during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Are all Terbutaline brands the same?
Brands that contain the same amount of Terbutaline in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.
Terbutaline brands and prices in Pakistan
Medimart lists 15 products containing Terbutaline from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.
