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US brand names:Brethine
Terbutaline Injectable is dosed at 0.01 mg/kg SC q4-6h PRN in cats, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023, held copy; the original seed cited the 9th, which was never consulted), Terbutaline, printed p.1214 (corpus p.1241), Dosages/CATS/Bronchodilator (a) Status asthmaticus. Interval corroborated by BSAVA Small Animal Formulary 10th ed, Part A, printed p.395 (corpus p.411) - "Cats: Bronchodilation: ... 0.01 mg/kg i.m., s.c., i.v. q4h" - and Papich printed p.767 - "Cats: 5-10 mcg/kg (0.005-0.01 mg/kg) q4h SQ or IM." — SOURCE EDITION: BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, Part A — Canine and Feline — ISBN 9781910443705, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781910443705; Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207; Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs — ISBN 9780323244855, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323244855. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Selective beta-2 adrenergic agonist causing bronchial smooth muscle relaxation and uterine relaxation.
Tachycardia, tremors, hypokalemia possible. Use cautiously in patients with cardiac disease. Monitor heart rate.
Species references:All Cat (Domestic) drugsAll Dog (Domestic) drugs
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cat (Domestic) | SC | 0.01 mg/kg | q4-6h PRN | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023, held copy; the original seed cited the 9th, which was never consulted), Terbutaline, printed p.1214 (corpus p.1241), Dosages/CATS/Bronchodilator (a) Status asthmaticus. Interval corroborated by BSAVA Small Animal Formulary 10th ed, Part A, printed p.395 (corpus p.411) - "Cats: Bronchodilation: ... 0.01 mg/kg i.m., s.c., i.v. q4h" - and Papich printed p.767 - "Cats: 5-10 mcg/kg (0.005-0.01 mg/kg) q4h SQ or IM." — SOURCE EDITION: BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, Part A — Canine and Feline — ISBN 9781910443705, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781910443705; Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207; Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs — ISBN 9780323244855, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323244855 |
| Dog (Domestic) | SC | 0.01 mg/kg | q4-6h PRN |
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| BSAVA Small Animal Formulary 10th ed, Part A - Canine and Feline, Terbutaline, printed p.395 (corpus p.411): "Dogs: Bronchodilation: ... 0.01 mg/kg i.m., s.c., i.v. q4h." — SOURCE EDITION: BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, Part A — Canine and Feline — ISBN 9781910443705, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781910443705 |