Terbutaline dosing
Bronchodilators · 1 mg/mL · SQ / IV
Calculated, not generatedWeight-based dose
| Dose | Per kg | For 70 kg |
|---|---|---|
| low | 0.003 mg/kg | 0.21 mg |
| standard | 0.005 mg/kg | 0.35 mg |
| high | 0.007 mg/kg | 0.49 mg |
SQ: 0.25 mg, may repeat x1 in 15 min. Beta-2 agonist. Severe bronchospasm rescue when MDI unavailable. Also used for acute tocolysis (0.25 mg SQ).
Renal & hepatic adjustment
No drug-specific organ adjustment in our database — use clinical judgment and verify against the label.
Evidence B · Acute asthma and tocolysis literature
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Vigil computes Terbutaline for your patient's actual weight — and adjusts for renal or hepatic impairment automatically, with the cited rationale. The number is calculated from a verified database, never guessed.
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