terbutaline

noun ter·bu·ta·line \ tər-ˈbyü-tə-ˌlēn \

Definition of terbutaline

: a bronchodilator C₁₂H₁₉NO₃ used especially in the form of its sulfate

Recent Examples of terbutaline from the Web

The lawsuit against Novartis claims studies going as far back as the 1970s raised concerns about using terbutaline on pregnant women.

— Washington Post, "California court exposes drug makers to additional liability," 21 Dec. 2017
Last year, Lannett more than tripled the price of terbutaline, a treatment for asthma and emphysema, propelling it to $435 for 100 tablets of 2.5 milligrams each, up from $136 for the bottle.

— gretchen morgenson, New York Times, "Defiant, Generic Drug Maker Continues to Raise Prices," 14 Apr. 2017

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