TERBUTALINE
Brand Name & Strength
Baltic 0.5 mg/ml
Reconstitution
Not required
Further Dilution
IV infusion
Dilute 1.5 – 2.5 mg (3 – 5 ampoules) with 500 ml diluent
Diluent
D5, NS
Administration & Infusion rate
SC
Administer undiluted
IV infusion
Administer at a rate of 90 – 300 mcg/hr with concentration of 3 – 5 mcg/ml for 8 – 10 hr
Storage & Stability
RT
(<25 oC)
Fridge
(2 – 8 oC)
After Reconstitution
-
-
After dilution
-
-
Remarks
This preparation contains benzyl alcohol, its use should be avoided in children under two years of age.
Not to be used in neonates