Brethine Subcutaneous and Fibrinogen

• 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: fibrinogen
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: RiaSTAP

Fibrinogen is a man-made form of a protein that occurs naturally in the body and helps the blood to clot.

Fibrinogen is used to treat bleeding episodes in people with a congenital fibrinogen deficiency.

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