Chemical formula: C₁₂H₁₉NO₃ Molecular mass: 225.284 g/mol PubChem compound: 5403
Terbutaline is a selective beta2-adrenoceptor agonist, thus producing relaxation of bronchial smooth muscle, inhibition of the release of endogenous spasmogens, inhibitions of oedema caused by endogenous mediators, increased mucociliary clearance and relaxation of the uterine muscle.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| R03AC03 | Terbutaline | R Respiratory system → R03 Drugs for obstructive airway diseases → R03A Adrenergics, inhalants → R03AC Selective beta-2-adrenoreceptor agonists |
| R03CC03 | Terbutaline | R Respiratory system → R03 Drugs for obstructive airway diseases → R03C Adrenergics for systemic use → R03CC Selective beta-2-adrenoreceptor agonists |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRICANYL Solution for injection or infusion | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC | |
| BRICANYL Tablet | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC | |
| BRICANYL TURBOHALER Inhalation powder | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC |
Terbutaline is an active ingredient of these brands:
Australia (AU)
Austria (AT)
Brazil (BR)
Canada (CA)
Cyprus (CY)
Ecuador (EC)
Estonia (EE)
Finland (FI)
France (FR)
Germany (DE)
Hong Kong (HK)
Ireland (IE)
Israel (IL)
Japan (JP)
Malta (MT)
Netherlands (NL)
New Zealand (NZ)
Nigeria (NG)
Singapore (SG)
South Africa (ZA)
Spain (ES)
Turkey (TR)United Kingdom (UK)
Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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