Brethine Subcutaneous and Comtan

• Generic Name: terbutaline
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Brethine

Terbutaline injection is used to prevent bronchospasm in patients 12 years of age and older with asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, and other lung diseases.

Terbutaline belongs to the family of medicines known as bronchodilators. Bronchodilators are medicines that relax the muscles in the bronchial tubes (air passages) of the lungs. They relieve cough, wheezing, shortness of breath, and troubled breathing by increasing the flow of air through the bronchial tubes.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: entacapone
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Comtan

When used with carbidopa and levodopa (Atamet, Parcopa, Sinemet), Comtan increases levels of levodopa in the body.

Comtan is used together with carbidopa and levodopa to treat "wearing-off" symptoms of Parkinson's disease, such as stiffness, tremors, muscle spasms, and poor muscle control.

Comtan may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.