Terbutaline Lawyer & Lawsuit
Posted on Sep 21, 2011 11:30am PDT
On February 17, 2011 the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) added a “Black Box Warning” to Terbutaline. Terbutaline injections or infusion pump transmission has been linked to an increased risk of serious, life-threatening side effects including heart problems and death to fetus, neonate, and/or mother when administered to pregnant women.
If you or a loved one has been injured or killed after receiving a Terbutaline injection or infusion pump transmission, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free confidential case evaluation. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and we can help.
FDA Warning – Off Label Use of Terbutaline
Terbutaline is approved to prevent and treat bronchospasm (narrowing of airways) associated with asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema. The drug is sometimes used off-label (an unapproved use) for acute obstetric uses, including treating preterm labor and treating uterine hyperstimulation. Terbutaline has also been used off-label over longer periods of time in an attempt to prevent recurrent preterm labor.
Terbutaline Side Effects
The possible side effects of Terbutaline administration to pregnant women include:
- Increased heart rate
- Transient hyperglycemia
- Hypokalemia
- Cardiac arrhythmias
- Pulmonary edema
- Myocardial ischemia
- Death to fetus neonate and/or mother
Brand Names for Terbutaline
Terbutaline is sold under a variety of names including but not limited to:
- Brethine,
- Bricanyl,
- Brethaire,
- Terbulin
Do I have a Terbutaline Lawsuit?
The trial lawyers at The Senators (Ret.) Firm, LLP have decades of experience navigating through complex legislative and regulatory issues and litigating high stakes cases all over the nation. Our law firm focuses on the representation of plaintiffs in Terbutaline lawsuits. We are currently accepting new cases in all 50 states.
If you or a loved one has been injured or killed after receiving a Terbutaline injection or infusion pump transmission, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free confidential case evaluation. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and we can help.