Briovent Syrup bottle of 100 ml Syrup

Terbutaline is used in the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Terbutaline 1.25mg/5ml,Acebrophylline 50mg/5ml,Guaifenesin 50mg/5ml

Briovent Syrup may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol

Briovent Syrup may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

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• This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do any activity that requires alertness until you are sure you can perform such activities safely.
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• Limit alcoholic beverages.
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• Avoid smoking and smoke prone places.
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• Do not use terbutaline if you are allergic to terbutaline or to other drugs such as epinephrine, albuterol.
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• Consult your doctor before taking terbutaline if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding.
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Terbutaline : Trembling, Headache, Palpitations, Heart beat increased, Hypokalemic (decreased potassium level in blood) alkalosis, Muscle weakness;Acebrophylline : Nausea, Headache, Vomiting, Abdominal upset, Restlessness;Guaifenesin : Nausea, Vomiting, Stomach pain, Diarrhea, Itchy rash, Hypersensitivity reaction

Briovent Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Taking it with food helps to avoid stomach upset.

Terbutaline is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widens airways. This makes breathing easier.

Q. Is terbutaline a steroid/ corticosteroid/ a catecholamine/ a narcotic/ cough syrup?
Terbutaline (also available as Bricanyl, Brozedex and in combination as Asthakind) belongs to a class of medications called beta agonists. It is used to prevent and treat wheezing, cough, shortness of breath, and chest tightness caused by asthma, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema. It is not a corticosteroid, catecholamine or a narcotic

Q. Is Terbutaline FDA approved/ available over the counter?
Terbutaline is FDA approved drug and available only by prescription given by your doctor

Q. Is Bricanyl the same as Ventolin/ better than Ventolin?
Terbutaline (Bricanyl) and salbutamol (Ventolin) belongs to same category of drugs with similar action, but their effect may vary upon individual response

Q. Is Bricanyl a preventer or reliever?
Terbutaline (Bricanyl) is a reliever inhaler, as it relieves asthma attack

Q. Does Terbutaline cause autism/ cause diarrhea/ cause hyperglycemia/ cause respiratory depression/ make you tired/ cause weight gain/ make you fat/ raise blood pressure?
Terbutaline may cause hyperglycemia and increased heart rate. It is not known to cause other side effects mentioned. However, consult your doctor if you experience any of the side effects when taking Terbutaline.

Briovent Syrup should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Briovent Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Briovent Syrup in these patients.