Asthma drug not safe for obstetric use – Clinical Advisor


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Asthma drug not safe for obstetric use
Clinical Advisor
Terbutaline is currently approved to prevent and treat bronchospasm associated with asthma, bronchitis and emphysema, but has been used for obstetric purposes including preterm labor and treating uterine hyperstimulation in hospital settings.
FDA Issues Warning on Asthma Drug in Preterm LaborMedPage Today
FDA Warns Against Certain Uses of Asthma Drug Terbutaline for Preterm LaborPR Newswire (press release)
FDA Drug Safety Communication: New warnings against use of terbutaline to Bioscience Technology
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