Route of

Adverse
Administration, Mechanism of
Name of Drug Indication Contraindication Reaction/Side Nursing Responsibilities
Dosage & Frequency Action
Effects
of Administration
Generic Name : Route: Terbutaline is a For the Hypersensitivity RESPI:  Observe 10 rights of drug
Terbutaline sulfate Oral (tablets) bronchodilator. prevention and to terbutaline Dyspnea, administration
It attaches to reversal of sulfate, other Coughing,  Reevaluate patient’s
Brand Name: Dosage & Frequency: beta adrenergic bronchospasm sympathomimetic Pulmonary respiratory rate, depth, and
Brethine Adults and receptors on in patients 12 amines, or their Edema quality; oxygen saturation;
adolescents age 15 muscles years of age components and activity tolerance at
Class: and older: surrounding the and older CNS: regular intervals because
Beta-agonist 2.5 to 5 mg TID at 6 air passages, asthma Tremor, continuous use of beta2-
hours while awake. causing the reversible Dizziness, agonists for 12 months or
Max: 15 mg/day muscles to relax bronchospasm Headache longer accelerates the
and dilate the associated with decline in pulmonary
Children ages 12 to air passages. bronchitis and CV: function.
15: Wider air emphysema. Palpitations,  Keep beta adrenergic
2.5 mg TID at 6 hours passages allow Tachycardia blocker readily available in
while awake. Max: 7.5 more air to flow case cardiac arrhythmias
mg/day in and out of the occur.
lungs.  Instruct patient to report
Children ages 6 to 11: chest pain, dizziness,
50 to 75 mcg/kg TID at weakness, tremor.
6 hours intervals while  Monitor client at least 30
awake. Max: 150 minutes after drug
mcg/kg/dose or 5 administration.
mg/day  Check Vital signs.