Clinical reference
β2 adrenergic agonist · Short-acting β2-agonist (parenteral/oral) · Pulmonology, Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics
Terbutaline is a β2-adrenergic agonist used for acute asthma exacerbations and for prevention and reversal of bronchospasm in asthma. It is available as tablets (2.5, 5 mg), oral suspension (1 mg/mL), and injection (1 mg/mL). Subcutaneous, intravenous, nebulized, and oral routes are used in asthma; use of IV and oral routes for prevention or prolonged tre…