Adverse Drug Reactions: Terbutaline and Preterm Labor
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- Published: Thursday, 17 February 2011 15:12
Normally, I would put information like this in my "Latest News" section, but this is too important not to be on my front page where my blog is located. Terbutaline, given orally or intravenously, is routinely used to treat preterm labor. It has now been shown to significantly increase the risk of maternal heart problems and sudden death. You can read more about this by clicking my link, and you can also read more about this on the FDA website: http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/ucm243539.htm