Terbutaline

Chemical formula: C₁₂H₁₉NO₃  Molecular mass: 225.284 g/mol  PubChem compound: 5403

Active ingredient description

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.

Medicine classification

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
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R03CC03 Terbutaline R Respiratory system → R03 Drugs for obstructive airway diseases → R03C Adrenergics for systemic use → R03CC Selective beta-2-adrenoreceptor agonists
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Product monographs

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

Structural formula

Graphic representation of the active ingredient's molecular structure

External identifiers

CAS Substance: 23031-25-6
CAS Substance: 23031-32-5
DrugBank Drug: DB00871
PubChem Compound: 5403
RxNorm Ingredient: 10368
SNOMED-CT Concept: 372745006
Terbutaline (substance)
UNII Identifier: N8ONU3L3PG
TERBUTALINE

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