A short-term bronchodilator sold under the trade name, Breathaire.
This is a medication, with varying brand names, sometimes used to stop contractions in premature labour.
One of a family of medications called tocolytics, used to halt the contractions of preterm labor.
A medication used to halt the contractions of preterm labor.
Medicine used to treat asthma.
A drug used to stop preterm labor.
The drug Terbutaline (trade names Brethine, Bricanyl, or Brethaire) is a β2-adrenergic receptor agonist, used as a fast-acting bronchodilator (often used as a short-term asthma treatment) and as a tocolytic to delay premature labour. The inhaled form of terbutaline starts working within 15 minutes and can last up to 6 hours.