.Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.ATC.R.R03AC03 .Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.ATC.R.R03AC03| name: | Terbutaline |
| ATC code: | R03AC03 | route: | oral |
| n-compartments | 1 |
Terbutaline is a selective beta-2 adrenergic agonist used primarily as a bronchodilator in the management of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It is also used off-label as a tocolytic agent to delay preterm labor. Terbutaline is approved and still in clinical use as an inhaled and oral medication.
Pharmacokinetic parameters reported for healthy adult volunteers after oral administration.
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