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Terbutaline

Terbutaline is a betamimetic bronchodilator meaning it relaxes and expands the airways to treat bronchospasm conditions like asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema, thereby reducing chest tightness, shortness of breath, and wheeze. Potential side effects include tremors, drowsiness, headache, sweating, nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, etc. It is being used to delay preterm labor despite its potential health risks to both mother and the newborn.

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Is it safe to give Levolin syrup to a 3-year-old?

Query: Hi doctor,My 3 year old baby is suffering with cold and cough. Our doctor suggested her Budecort and Asthalin. I am giving them for the last one week, but no improvement. Shall I give Levolin syrup?  Read Full »

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Dr. Prashant Kumar Singh

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would like to ask you a few questions before I can suggest you anything. Is the cough and cold associated with any fever? How is the cough, dry or wet or productive? Does the child have any wheezing? Are you giving any other medication apart from nebulizati...  Read Full »

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