WHAT IS Brethaire/Terbutaline TABLETS?

TERBUTALINE/Brethaire is a bronchodilator. It helps open up the airways in your lungs to make it easier to breathe. This medicine is used to treat the symptoms of asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.

WHERE SHOULD I KEEP Brethaire/Terbutaline?

Keep out of the reach of children.

HOW SHOULD I USE Brethaire/Terbutaline?

Take this medicine by mouth with a glass of water. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Take your medicine at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Do not stop taking except on your doctor's advice.

Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.

Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.

Note: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.

WHAT IF I MISS A DOSE?

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.

WHAT SHOULD I WATCH FOR WHILE USING Brethaire/Terbutaline?

Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular check ups. Tell your doctor if your symptoms do not improve. Do not take extra doses. If your asthma or bronchitis gets worse while you are using this medicine, call your doctor right away.

Your mouth may get dry. Chewing sugarless gum or sucking hard candy, and drinking plenty of water may help. Contact your doctor if the problem does not go away or is severe.

WHAT MAY INTERACT WITH Brethaire/Terbutaline?

Do not take this medicine with any of the following:

• cocaine
• procarbazine
• MAOIs like Carbex, Eldepryl , Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate
• probucol

This medicine may also interact with the following:

• heart medicines
• medicines for colds or breathing difficulties
• stimulants
• medicines for high blood pressure
• some medicines for mental depression or sleep

This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care providers a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.

WHAT SIDE EFFECTS MAY I NOTICE FROM Brethaire/Terbutaline?

Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:

• hallucinations
• seizures
• dizzy, lightheaded
• allergic reactions such as skin rash or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
• irregular heartbeat or chest pain
• muscle cramps

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

• tremor
• drowsy
• sweating
• anxious, nervous
• headache
• nausea

This list may not describe all possible side effects.

WHAT SHOULD I TELL MY HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS BEFORE I TAKE Brethaire/Terbutaline?

They need to know if you have any of the following conditions:

• high blood pressure
• seizures
• irregular heartbeat
• heart disease
• diabetes
• an unusual or allergic reaction to terbutaline/Brethaire , other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
• breast-feeding
• pregnant or trying to get pregnant

What is the shelf life of the pills?

• The expiry date is mentioned on each blister. It is different for different batches. The shelf life is 2 years from the date of manufacture and would differ from batch to batch depending on when they were manufactured.