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Bricanyl Information

Bricanyl (Terbutaline) is used to treat asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema. Bricanyl contains the medicine terbutaline. Terbutaline belongs to the class of drugs called bronchodilators which relax the muscles in your airways. This helps to open your airways, making it easier for you to breathe. Bricanyl turbuhaler relieves sudden symptoms such as wheezing, cough and shortness of breath from lung problems (asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bronchitis and emphysema). Bricanyl turbuhaler effect starts within 5 minutes after you have inhaled it and lasts for up to 7 hours.

Bricanyl Side Effects

The most common side effects of Bricanyl may include nervousness, shakiness; headache; sweating, hives and rash; occasional muscle cramps; sleeplessness, drowsiness, restlessness, agitation, hyperactivity; shakiness; stomach upset, nausea, vomiting; weakness, dizziness. Call your doctor right away if you have any of the serious side effects such as:
• Allergic reaction (swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat, difficulty swallowing or breathing);
• Fast or irregular heartbeats for an extended period of time;
• Increased blood pressure;
• Low potassium levels in the blood (irregular heartbeats, muscle weakness and spasms);
• Myocardial Ischemia (chest pain related to heart problems and shortness of breath);
• Paradoxical Bronchospasm (shortness of breath, chest tightness which causes wheezing immediately after inhaling your dose).

Bricanyl Precautions

Do not use Bricanyl if you are allergic to terbutaline sulfate or lactose or to any other ingredients in this medication; if you have a heart problem called tachyarrhythmia (fast and/or irregular heartbeat); to treat or prevent premature labour or miscarriage; in children less than 6 years old. Before you start taking this medication, tell your doctor about your medical history heart problems such as irregular heartbeat, chest pain; high blood pressure; diabetes; thyroid problems; a history of seizures; low levels of potassium in the blood; if you have ever had an allergic reaction to terbutaline or lactose, or to any other similar medicines; if you are over 65 years old; if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant or are breastfeeding. Pre-mature babies born to mothers who use Bricanyl at the end of pregnancy may experience low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia). Tell your doctor about all the medications you take including prescription, OTC, herbal supplements and vitamins. There may be a drug interaction between Bricanyl and other medications. See a doctor right away if your usual dose does not provide relief; your breathing condition gets worse; the effects of one dose last less than three hours; if you are using Bricanyl every day to relieve symptoms.

Do I need a prescription to order Bricanyl?

Yes, a prescription is required from your physician to order Bricanyl.