Efex-T

by Star

Active ingredients: Guanfacine, Terbutaline

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About Terbutaline, Inj/Oral

Bronchodilator & Anti-asthma Preps: Orals/Parenterals

Uses

Bronchospasm in asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema. Uncomplicated premature labour.

How to take it

INJECTION: Bronchospasm: Adults: 0.25-0.5 mg SC, IM or slow IV inj up to four times daily. Acute asthma: Children: Under 2 yr, not recommended. Continuous IV infusion: 2-18 yr, initially 2-4 mcg/kg as a loading dose, then 1-10 mcg/kg/hr according to response and heart rate (doses above 10 mcg/kg/hr with close monitoring). Uncomplicated premature labour: Adults: Initially 5 mcg/min by IV infusion for 20 min, increasing to 2.5 mcg/min at 20 min intervals until contractions stop; max 20 mcg/min. Maintenance, 5 mg orally three times in 24 hr for as long as required to prolong pregnancy. SYRUP: 3 times daily. Adults: 10-15 mL. Children: Under 3 yr, not recommended; 3-7 yr, 2.5-5 mL; 7-15 yr,…

Side effects

Fine tremor, peripheral vasodilation, tension, headache, palpitations, hypotension, hypokalaemia, tachycardia, nausea. Sleep and behavioural disturbances in children. Increased bleeding associated with caesarian section.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Pregnancy: Risk cannot be ruled out. Lactation: Contraindicated or not recommended. Contraindications: Conditions where prolongation of pregnancy is hazardous, antepartum, haemorrhage, severe toxaemia of pregnancy. Risk factors for heart disease. Pulmonary hypertension. Precautions: Hyperthyroidism, myocardial insufficiency, angina, cardiac arrhythmias, hypertension. Diabetes (IV only). Monitor fluids, electrolytes and cardiorespiratory function.

Advice

Take oral form with or without meals. Contact prescriber if there is change in vision, fatigue, dizziness, unrelieved abdominal upset, fast heartbeat, chest pain, palpitations, nervousness, lack of sleep, muscle cramps/tremors/pain, rash, unusual cough. Take sufficient amount of fluids (2-3 litres per day) to maintain hydration, unless restricted by the prescriber. If you are suffering from diabetes, check blood glucose level regularly.

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Interactions with Terbutaline, Inj/Oral

Sympathomimetics, beta-blockers, hypokalaemic agents, halogenated anaesthetics, corticosteroids, antidiabetics.

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