terbutaline

noun

ter·bu·ta·line | \ tər-ˈbyü-tə-ˌlēn

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Definition of terbutaline

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

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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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terbutaline

noun

ter·bu·ta·line | \ tər-ˈbyüt-ə-ˌlēn

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Medical Definition of terbutaline

: a bronchodilator used especially in the form of its sulfate (C₁₂H₁₉NO₃)₂·H₂SO₄

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