Terbutaline Sulphate+bromhexine
About Terbutaline Sulphate+bromhexine
Terbutaline Sulphate+bromhexine is used to treat cough associated with asthma, bronchitis (inflamed airways) and other airways (bronchopulmonary) problems. Coughing (dry or productive) is the body's mechanism for clearing irritants (such as allergens, mucus, or smoke) from the airways and preventing infection.
Terbutaline Sulphate+bromhexine is a combination of Terbutaline sulphate and Bromhexine that helps relieve breathing problems. It relaxes and dilates the airways in the lungs, making breathing easier. It also thins and loosens thick mucus, helping to clear Phlegm (thick mucus from the chest) and ease coughing.
Take Terbutaline Sulphate+bromhexine as prescribed by your doctor. Terbutaline Sulphate+bromhexine may cause common side effects, including nausea, chest pain, vomiting, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, skin rash, tremors, nervousness, diarrhoea, and a rapid heartbeat. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention. However, talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
If you are allergic to Terbutaline Sulphate+bromhexine or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Terbutaline Sulphate+bromhexine. Terbutaline Sulphate+bromhexine is not recommended for children under 6 years of age, as its safety and effectiveness have not been established.
Uses of Terbutaline Sulphate+bromhexine
• Cough Relief: Terbutaline Sulphate+bromhexine is mostly used to relieve irritation of the throat and dry, persistent coughs.
• Expectorant: It facilitates coughing by reducing mucus in the airways, which is advantageous when respiratory infections are present.
• Antihistamine Effect: The syrup may help reduce coughing brought on by allergic reactions by relieving allergy-related symptoms.
• Cough Suppression at Night: Terbutaline Sulphate+bromhexine can help lessen coughing at night so that you can sleep better without being disturbed by coughing spells.
Medicinal Benefits
- Soothes throat irritation and reduces dry, persistent cough.
- Provides throat comfort during coughing.
- Helps loosen and reduce mucus in the airways.
- Makes coughing more productive during respiratory infections.
- Helps reduce cough triggered by allergic reactions.
- Relieves allergy-related throat discomfort.
Directions for Use
- Terbutaline Sulphate+bromhexine may be taken with or without food, as advised by your physician.
- Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
- Swallow Terbutaline Sulphate+bromhexine as a whole with a glass of water.
- Do not crush, break, or chew it.
Storage
Side Effects of Terbutaline Sulphate+bromhexine
- Nausea
- Chest pain
- Vomiting
- Drowsiness
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Skin rash
- Tremor
- Nervousness
- Diarrhoea
- Fast heartbeats
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Drug Warnings
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Terbutaline Sulphate+bromhexine.
- If you are suffering from fits (epilepsy/seizures) or have a history of fits, please inform your doctor before taking Terbutaline Sulphate+bromhexine as it may increase the risk of recurrent fits.
- Terbutaline Sulphate+bromhexine is not recommended for children under 6 years of age, as its safety and effectiveness have not been established.
- If you have diabetes, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended while taking Terbutaline Sulphate+bromhexine.
- If you experience constipation, leg cramps, numbness or tingling, increased urination or thirst, muscle weakness, or an irregular heartbeat, contact your doctor, as these symptoms may be due to low potassium levels in the blood.
- If you have diabetes, fits, high blood pressure, an overactive thyroid or heart problems, please inform your doctor before taking Terbutaline Sulphate+bromhexine.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicines, as there may be an interaction.
- Antibiotic medicines (Gatifloxacin, Linezolid)
• Potential effect: May raise the risk and severity of heart rhythm disturbances, especially in people with heart disease or electrolyte imbalance. - Anticancer drugs (Nilotinib, Ceritinib)
• Potential effect: May increase the chance of abnormal heart rhythm. - Antipsychotic medicine (Amisulpride)
• Potential effect: May increase the risk of serious heart rhythm abnormalities. - Medicine used to treat heart rhythm (Sotalol, Disopyramide)
Potential effect: May lower the effect of Terbutaline Sulphate+bromhexine and further increase the risk of irregular heartbeat. - Blood pressure and heart medicines (Labetalol, Carvedilol)
• Potential effect: May reduce the effectiveness of Terbutaline Sulphate+bromhexine. - Antidepressant medicine (Tranylcypromine)
• Potential effect: May increase the risk of dangerously high blood pressure.
Drug–Food Interaction:
- Caffeine: Avoid taking caffeine with Terbutaline Sulphate+bromhexine, as it may increase side effects.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Inform your doctor if you are suffering from any of these conditions.
- Diabetes
- Epilepsy (fits)
- High blood pressure
- Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid hormone)
- Heart problems
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionThe interaction of alcohol with Terbutaline Sulphate+bromhexine is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Terbutaline Sulphate+bromhexine.
Pregnancy
consult your doctorThe safety of Terbutaline Sulphate+bromhexine in pregnant women is unknown. Therefore, it is administered to pregnant women only if the physician determines that the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
consult your doctorIt is unknown whether Terbutaline Sulphate+bromhexine is excreted in human milk. Terbutaline Sulphate+bromhexine is administered to breastfeeding mothers only if the physician determines that the benefits outweigh the risks.
Driving
unsafeTerbutaline Sulphate+bromhexine may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some people. Therefore, drive only if you are alert after taking Terbutaline Sulphate+bromhexine.
Liver
cautionTake Terbutaline Sulphate+bromhexine with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Kidney
cautionTake Terbutaline Sulphate+bromhexine with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Children
cautionTerbutaline Sulphate+bromhexine should be used with caution in children and only if prescribed by a doctor. However, it should not be given to children less than 6 years of age.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
Diet:
- Avoid dairy products like milk, as they may increase mucus.
- Limit processed and refined foods and prefer fresh, home-cooked meals.
- Include green leafy vegetables to support recovery
Fluids:
- Drink plenty of water to keep the throat moist.
- Warm fluids can help loosen mucus and soothe irritation.
Food Choices:
- Avoid citrus fruits if they worsen coughing.
- Eat water-rich fruits such as pears, watermelon, peaches, and pineapple.
Habits:
- Avoid exposure to cold air, dust, and smoke.
- Rest well to support faster relief from cough.
Special Advise
- Regularly monitoring blood sugar levels and serum potassium levels is required while taking Terbutaline Sulphate+bromhexine.
- ECG (electrocardiogram) of the heart is recommended, and the heartbeat should be closely monitored.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Cough: Coughing is the body’s way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus or smoke) from airways and preventing infection. Coughs may be dry or productive. A productive cough (wet cough) brings up sputum (phlegm, mucus and other matter) from the lungs, whereas a dry cough does not bring up sputum. Cough is commonly caused by an allergy or viral infection, but coughing up mucus is possibly an indication of infection in the respiratory tract. If you are coughing up thick, solid white mucus, it may indicate a bacterial infection of the airways. If the mucus is clear or light-coloured, it indicates you may have allergies or a minor infection in the respiratory tract, and yellow or green mucus indicates a respiratory infection.
FAQs
Terbutaline Sulphate+bromhexine is used to treat cough associated with asthma, bronchitis (inflamed airways) and other airways (bronchopulmonary) problems.
Terbutaline Sulphate+bromhexine contains Terbutaline sulphate and Bromhexine. Terbutaline sulphate relaxes smooth muscle and dilates the airways, thereby making breathing easier. Bromhexine works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe, and nose, thereby facilitating cough clearance.
Terbutaline Sulphate+bromhexine should be used with caution in hyperthyroid (overactive thyroid) patients as it may worsen the condition. Inform your doctor if you have hyperthyroidism before taking Terbutaline Sulphate+bromhexine so that the dose may be adjusted appropriately. However, regular monitoring of thyroid hormone levels is recommended while taking Terbutaline Sulphate+bromhexine.
Terbutaline Sulphate+bromhexine may cause drowsiness or dizziness. It is not necessary for everyone taking Terbutaline Sulphate+bromhexine to experience this side effect. However, avoid driving if you experience drowsiness or dizziness after taking Terbutaline Sulphate+bromhexine.
You are not advised to take propranolol or other beta-blockers used to lower elevated blood pressure with Terbutaline Sulphate+bromhexine, as it may reduce the effectiveness of both medicines. Also, propranolol may cause narrowing of airways sometimes, which may trigger severe asthmatic attacks or worsen breathing problems. However, you are advised to consult a physician before using other medications with Terbutaline Sulphate+bromhexine.
Terbutaline Sulphate+bromhexine should be used with caution in diabetic patients if prescribed by a doctor. However, regular monitoring of blood glucose is recommended when taking Terbutaline Sulphate+bromhexine, as it may increase blood glucose levels.
You are recommended to take Terbutaline Sulphate+bromhexine for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. However, if the symptoms persist or worsen, with rash, fever, or persistent headache, after 1 week of using Terbutaline Sulphate+bromhexine, please consult your doctor.
You are not recommended to stop taking Terbutaline Sulphate+bromhexine without consulting your doctor, as it may worsen your cough or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Terbutaline Sulphate+bromhexine for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Terbutaline Sulphate+bromhexine, please consult your doctor.
Terbutaline Sulphate+bromhexine contains terbutaline sulphate, which may reduce potassium levels in the body, leading to hypokalemia. If you have a low potassium level, let your doctor know before taking Terbutaline Sulphate+bromhexine.
Terbutaline Sulphate+bromhexine can be used if you have any heart-related issues. However, inform your doctor before taking Terbutaline Sulphate+bromhexine if you have any heart problems.
Terbutaline Sulphate+bromhexine should be stored in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. Keep it out of sight and reach of children.
Taking Terbutaline Sulphate+bromhexine more than the prescribed dose may not be effective, and it may increase the risk of overdose symptoms. Always take Terbutaline Sulphate+bromhexine in the doses prescribed by the doctor for the best results.
Terbutaline Sulphate+bromhexine should be taken orally; swallow it whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.
The side effects of Terbutaline Sulphate+bromhexine include headache, nervousness, dizziness, nausea, chest pain, vomiting, drowsiness, skin rash, tremors, diarrhoea, and tachycardia. Consult the doctor if any of these symptoms persist or worsen.
Taking Terbutaline Sulphate+bromhexine more than the prescribed dose can be harmful. Overdose can cause increased heart rate, palpitations, arrhythmias, restlessness, anxiety, muscle cramps, nausea and vomiting. If you suspect an overdose, get emergency medical help.
