Talk:Terbutaline
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It is important to note that the use of Terbutaline as a treatment for premature labor management is an off-label use not approved by the FDA. Several recent studies at Duke University have actually suggested that Terbutaline is a developental neurotoxicant and may cause brain damage to the infant, and lead to significant behavioral and cognitive problems for the child later in life. (J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 2004 Feb;308(2):529-37. Epub 2003 Nov 10.)\
Edit for yeast infection was deleted? Says it was nonsense because thats only with steroids, but Im quite sure that Bricanyl/Terbutaline does contains small amounts of steroids.
- The official SPC in Norway does not mention any other active ingredients than terbutaline itself.
- Nor would it make any sense to include steroids in a medication primarily intended for symptomatic use; steroids should be taken at regular intervals for long-term effect. The only combined β2-agonist/corticosteroid I know of, is Symbicort. Zuiram 01:48, 27 October 2006 (UTC)
