Nursing

Generic Name Action/s Indication/s Side Effect/s Contraindication/s

Consideration/s

 Specific beta  This is given for  Myocardial  Hypersensitivity to  For overdose:

Terbutaline 2 adrenergic its insufficiency sympathomimetic Administer beta2-
receptor bronchodilating  Palpitations agents adrenergic blocker
stimuli, properties in  Tachycardia  Thyrotoxicosis  Aerosol route:
resulting to reversible  Chest discomfort  Pregnancy (1st Give after shaking;
Brand Name bronchodila- airways ask patient to
or pain trimester)
tion and obstruction, as  Arrythmias  Cardiac arrythmias exhale slowly; hold
relaxation of occurs in asthma  BP changes associated with breath, remove,
Bricanyl peripheral and in some tachycardia. exhale slowly;
 Tremor
vasculature patients with allow at least 1 min
 Dizziness
 Causes chronic between
obstructive  Flushing
relaxation of inhalations.
pulmonary  Sweating
Classification uterine  Do not give by IM
smooth disease  Muscle cramps. route
muscles and  Decreases  IV route: Give at
has minimal uterine 5mcg/10mins until
Anti-asthma beta 1 contractility and contractions are
Bronchodilator activity. may be used to stopped, use
arrest premature infusion pump for
labor. correct doses;
Dosage after ½ - 1hr with
no contraction
Inhalation: Adult and decrease dose by
children ≥ 12yrs 2 5mcg.
inhalations (separated
by 60sec intervals)
every 4-6 hrs. SQ:
0.25mg may repeat in
15 to 30 mins. IV: 10-
80mcg/min for 4hrs.