AdultPediatricDosage Forms & Strengths tablet 2.5mg 5mg injectable solution 1mg/mL Bronchospasm PO Initiate at 2.5 mg three/four times daily PO Maintenance: 5 mg three times daily PO q6hr while patient is awake; reduce dose to 2.5 mg q6hr Not to exceed 15 mg/Day SC 0.25 mg q15-30min x 3 doses PRN in lateral deltoid Not to exceed 0.5 mg/4 hr Preterm Labor (Off-label) Initiate at 2.5-5 mcg/min IV Increase gradually as tolerated at 20-30 minute intervals Typical effective dose ranges between 17.5-30 mcg/min IV; some require doses up to 70-80 mcg/min Continue infusion for 12 hr following cessation of uterine contractions; not to exceed 48-72 hr PO use or prolonged IV use not recommended (see Black Box Warnings) Renal Impairment GFR <50 mL/min: reduce dose by 50% GFR >50mL/min: Dose adjustment not necessaryDosage Forms & Strengths tablet 2.5mg 5mg injectable solution 1mg/mL Bronchospasm PO <12 years: 0.05 mg/kg three times daily initially; increase PRN, not to exceed 5 mg/day 12-15 years: 2.5 mg PO q6hr 3 times daily; not to exceed 7.5 mg/day >15 years: 5 mg/dose PO q8hr three times daily; reduce dose to 2.5 mg q6hr; not to exceed 15 mg/24hr SC (in lateral deltoid) <12 years: 0.005-0.01 mg/kg (no more than 0.4 mg) q15-20min x 3; THEN q2-6hour PRN >12 years: 0.25 mg q15-30min x 3 doses PRN in lateral deltoid; not to exceed 0.5 mg/4 hr Interaction CheckerEnter a drug name and terbutalineNo Results No Interactions Found Interactions FoundContraindicatedSerious - Use AlternativeSignificant - Monitor CloselyMinorAll Interactions Sort By: SeverityName Contraindicated (0)Serious - Use Alternative (18)amitriptylineamitriptyline, terbutaline. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.amoxapineamoxapine, terbutaline. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.clomipramineclomipramine, terbutaline. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.desipraminedesipramine, terbutaline. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.doxepindoxepin, terbutaline. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.fexinidazolefexinidazole and terbutaline both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of fexinidazole with drugs known to block potassium channels or prolong QT interval.imipramineimipramine, terbutaline. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.isocarboxazidisocarboxazid increases effects of terbutaline by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Risk of acute hypertensive episode.lefamulinlefamulin and terbutaline both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.linezolidlinezolid increases effects of terbutaline by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Risk of acute hypertensive episode.lofepraminelofepramine, terbutaline. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.maprotilinemaprotiline, terbutaline. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.nortriptylinenortriptyline, terbutaline. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.phenelzinephenelzine increases effects of terbutaline by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Risk of acute hypertensive episode.protriptylineprotriptyline, terbutaline. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.tranylcyprominetranylcypromine increases effects of terbutaline by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Risk of acute hypertensive episode.trazodonetrazodone, terbutaline. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.trimipraminetrimipramine, terbutaline. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.Monitor Closely (240)acebutololacebutolol increases and terbutaline decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.acebutolol decreases effects of terbutaline by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.aceclofenacaceclofenac increases and terbutaline decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.acemetacinacemetacin increases and terbutaline decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.albuterolalbuterol and terbutaline both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.albuterol and terbutaline both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.albuterol and terbutaline both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.alfentanilalfentanil increases and terbutaline decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.alprazolamalprazolam increases and terbutaline decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.amilorideamiloride increases and terbutaline decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.amitriptylineamitriptyline increases and terbutaline decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.amobarbitalamobarbital increases and terbutaline decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.amoxapineamoxapine increases and terbutaline decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.arformoterolarformoterol and terbutaline both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.arformoterol and terbutaline both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.arformoterol and terbutaline both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.aripiprazolearipiprazole increases and terbutaline decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.armodafinilterbutaline and armodafinil both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.aspirinaspirin increases and terbutaline decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.aspirin rectalaspirin rectal increases and terbutaline decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor. .aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonateaspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate increases and terbutaline decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.atenololatenolol increases and terbutaline decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.atenolol decreases effects of terbutaline by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.atomoxetineterbutaline, atomoxetine. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Exercise caution if beta-agonists and atomoxetine are coadministered. Interaction may be less likely with inhaled beta-agonists versus those given systemically. .azelastineazelastine increases and terbutaline decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.belladonna and opiumbelladonna and opium increases and terbutaline decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.bendroflumethiazideterbutaline and bendroflumethiazide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.benperidolbenperidol increases and terbutaline decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.benzphetamineterbutaline and benzphetamine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.terbutaline and benzphetamine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.betaxololbetaxolol increases and terbutaline decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.betaxolol decreases effects of terbutaline by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.bisoprololbisoprolol increases and terbutaline decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.bisoprolol decreases effects of terbutaline by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.brompheniraminebrompheniramine increases and terbutaline decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.bumetanideterbutaline and bumetanide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.buprenorphine buccalbuprenorphine buccal increases and terbutaline decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.butabarbitalbutabarbital increases and terbutaline decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.butalbitalbutalbital increases and terbutaline decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.butorphanolbutorphanol increases and terbutaline decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.caffeineterbutaline and caffeine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.candesartancandesartan increases and terbutaline decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.carbenoxoloneterbutaline and carbenoxolone both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.carbinoxaminecarbinoxamine increases and terbutaline decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.carvedilolcarvedilol increases and terbutaline decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.carvedilol decreases effects of terbutaline by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.celecoxibcelecoxib increases and terbutaline decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.celiprololceliprolol increases and terbutaline decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.celiprolol decreases effects of terbutaline by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.chloral hydratechloral hydrate increases and terbutaline decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.chlordiazepoxidechlordiazepoxide increases and terbutaline decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.chlorothiazideterbutaline and chlorothiazide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.chlorpheniraminechlorpheniramine increases and terbutaline decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.chlorpromazinechlorpromazine increases and terbutaline decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.chlorthalidoneterbutaline and chlorthalidone both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.choline magnesium trisalicylatecholine magnesium trisalicylate increases and terbutaline decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor. .cinnarizinecinnarizine increases and terbutaline decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.clemastineclemastine increases and terbutaline decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.clomipramineclomipramine increases and terbutaline decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.clonazepamclonazepam increases and terbutaline decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.clorazepateclorazepate increases and terbutaline decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.clozapineclozapine increases and terbutaline decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.codeinecodeine increases and terbutaline decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.cyclizinecyclizine increases and terbutaline decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.cyclopenthiazideterbutaline and cyclopenthiazide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.cyproheptadinecyproheptadine increases and terbutaline decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.deflazacortterbutaline and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.desipraminedesipramine increases and terbutaline decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.dexchlorpheniraminedexchlorpheniramine increases and terbutaline decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.dexfenfluramineterbutaline and dexfenfluramine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.terbutaline and dexfenfluramine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.dexmedetomidinedexmedetomidine increases and terbutaline decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.dexmethylphenidateterbutaline and dexmethylphenidate both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.terbutaline and dexmethylphenidate both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.dextroamphetamineterbutaline and dextroamphetamine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.terbutaline and dextroamphetamine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.dextromoramidedextromoramide increases and terbutaline decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.diamorphinediamorphine increases and terbutaline decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.dichlorphenamidedichlorphenamide and terbutaline both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.diclofenacdiclofenac increases and terbutaline decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.diethylpropionterbutaline and diethylpropion both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.terbutaline and diethylpropion both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.difenoxin hcldifenoxin hcl increases and terbutaline decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.diflunisaldiflunisal increases and terbutaline decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.digoxindigoxin increases and terbutaline decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.dimenhydrinatedimenhydrinate increases and terbutaline decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.diphenhydraminediphenhydramine increases and terbutaline decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.diphenoxylate hcldiphenoxylate hcl increases and terbutaline decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.dipipanonedipipanone increases and terbutaline decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.dobutaminedobutamine and terbutaline both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.dobutamine and terbutaline both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.dobutamine and terbutaline both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.dopamineterbutaline and dopamine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.terbutaline and dopamine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.dopexaminedopexamine and terbutaline both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.dopexamine and terbutaline both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.dopexamine and terbutaline both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart