Tervent Tablet 2.5 mg
Tervent Tablet 2.5 mg Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.
| Trade Name | Tervent Tablet 2.5 mg |
| Generic | Terbutaline Sulfate |
| Weight | 2.5 mg |
| Type | Tablet |
| Therapeutic Class | Short-acting selective & β2-adrenoceptor stimulants |
| Manufacturer | UniMed UniHealth Pharmaceuticals Ltd. |
| Available Country | Bangladesh |
| Last Updated: | October 19, 2023 at 6:27 am |
Uses
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
Tervent Tablet 2.5 mg dosage
Use in bronchospasm: Terbutaline tablets and syrup have a duration of action of 7 to 8 hours. The minimum recommended dosage interval is therefore 7 hours.Adults/Elderly: Tablets:During the first 1-2 weeks 2.5 mg (1 tablet) 3 times in a 24 hour period is recommended. The dose may then be increased to 5 mg (2 tablets) 3 times in 24 hours to achieve adequate bronchodilation. Syrup:The starting dose should be 2×5 ml spoonfuls (3 mg) 3 times in 24 hours. The dose may then be increased to 3×5 ml spoonfuls (4.5 mg) 3 times in 24 hours if necessary. Children: Tablets: 7-15 years, the starting dose should normally be 2.5 mg (1 tablet) 2 times in 24 hours. However, in some patients, the dose may need to be increased to 2.5 mg (1 tablet) 3 times in 24 hours. Syrup:0.25 ml (0.075 mg)/kg body weight 3 times in a 24 hour period.Side Effects
The frequency of side-effects is low at the recommended doses. Side-effects which have been recorded such as tremor, headache, tonic cramp and palpitations are all characteristic of sympathomimetic amines. A few patients feel tense; this is also due to the effects on skeletal muscle and not to direct CNS stimulation. Whenever these side-effects have occurred the majority have usually been spontaneously reversible within the first week of treatment. Urticaria and exanthema may occur. In children sleep disturbances and disturbances of behavioural effects have been observed. Potentially serious hypokalaemia may result from β2-agonist therapy.Precaution
Care should be taken with patients suffering from myocardial insufficiency or thyrotoxicosis. Due to the hyperglycaemic effects of β2-stimulants, additional blood glucose measurements are initially recommended when Terbutaline therapy is commenced in diabetic patients. If a previously effective dosage regimen no longer gives the same symptomatic relief the patient should seek further medical advice, for reassessment of asthma therapy, as soon as possible. Potentially serious hypokalaemia may result from β2-agonist therapy. Particular caution is advised in severe asthma as this effect may be potentiated by concomitant treatment with xanthine derivatives, steroids, diuretics and by hypoxia. It is recommended that serum potassium levels are monitored in such situations. Due to the positive inotropic effect of β2-agonists, these drugs should not be used in patients with hypertophic cardiomyopathy.Interaction
β-blocking agents, especially the non-selective ones such as propranolol may partially or totally inhibit the effect of β-stimulants. Therefore Terbutaline preparations and non-selective β-blockers should not normally be administered concurrently. Terbutaline should be used with caution in patients receiving other sympathomimetics.Pregnancy & Breastfeeding use
Although no teratogenic effects have been observed in animals or in patients, Terbutaline should only be administered with caution during the first trimester of pregnancy. Terbutaline is secreted via breast milk, but effect on the infant is unlikely at therapeutic doses.Contraindication
Patients with known hypersensitivity to Terbutaline.Acute Overdose
Possible symptoms: Headache, anxiety, tremor, tonic cramp, palpitations, arrhythmia. A fall in blood pressure sometimes occurs. Treatment: Mild and moderate cases: Reduce the dose. Severe cases: Gastric lavage, administration of activated charcoal.Storage Condition
Store in a cool and dry place, protected from light.Innovators Monograph
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