Bricanyl Injection

terbutaline sulfate


BRICANYL® INJECTION


Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) summary

The full CMI on the next page has more details. If you are worried about using this medicine, speak to your doctor or pharmacist.


1. Why am I using BRICANYL INJECTION?

BRICANYL INJECTION contains the active ingredient terbutaline sulfate. BRICANYL INJECTION is used to open up the airways in people with asthma, bronchitis and other breathing problems so that they can breathe more easily.

For more information, see Section 1. Why am I using BRICANYL INJECTION? in the full CMI.

2. What should I know before I use BRICANYL INJECTION?

Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to BRICANYL INJECTION or any of the ingredients listed at the end of the CMI.

Talk to your doctor if you have any other medical conditions, take any other medicines, or are pregnant or plan to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.

For more information, see Section 2. What should I know before I use BRICANYL INJECTION? in the full CMI.

3. What if I am taking other medicines?

Some medicines may interfere with BRICANYL INJECTION and affect how it works.

A list of these medicines is in Section 3. What if I am taking other medicines? in the full CMI.

4. How do I use BRICANYL INJECTION?

  • Your doctor or a specially trained nurse will give you the injection. It will be given just under the skin, and repeated when needed, up to every 6 hours.

More instructions can be found in Section 4. How do I use BRICANYL INJECTION? in the full CMI.

5. What should I know while using BRICANYL INJECTION?

Things you should do

  • Remind any doctor, dentist or pharmacist you visit that you are using BRICANYL INJECTION.
  • If you have an Asthma Action Plan agreed with your doctor or nurse, follow it closely at all times.
  • See your doctor regularly to ensure that your asthma is not getting worse.

Things you should not do

  • Do not use BRICANYL INJECTION to treat any other complaints unless your doctor tells you to.
  • Do not give BRICANYL INJECTION to anyone else, even if they have the same condition as you.

Looking after your medicine

  • BRICANYL INJECTION is usually stored in hospital or clinic where you receive treatment.
  • Keep BRICANYL INJECTION protected from light in a cool dry place where the temperature stays below 25°C.

For more information, see Section 5. What should I know while using BRICANYL INJECTION? in the full CMI.

6. Are there any side effects?

All medicines can have side effects. If you do experience any side effects, most of them are minor and temporary. These include headache, nervousness, tremor (shaky hands), increased heart rate, palpitations, nausea (feeling sick), vomiting, diarrhoea, a bad taste in your mouth, sweating, muscle twitching or cramps, drowsiness, dizziness, agitation, restlessness, hyperactivity, disturbed sleep or skin rash. However, some side effects may need medical attention. These include severe allergic reactions such as shortness of breath, wheezing, swelling of the face, lips, tongue or other parts of the body, rash, itching or hives on skin, chest pain, difficulty breathing or worsening of your breathing problem and fast or irregular heart beat. Serious side effects are rare.

For more information, including what to do if you have any side effects, see Section 6. Are there any side effects? in the full CMI.

BRICANYL® INJECTION

Active ingredient: terbutaline sulfate


Consumer Medicine Information (CMI)

This leaflet provides important information about using BRICANYL INJECTION. You should also speak to your doctor or pharmacist if you would like further information or if you have any concerns or questions about using BRICANYL INJECTION.

Where to find information in this leaflet:

1. Why am I using BRICANYL INJECTION?

BRICANYL INJECTION contains the active ingredient terbutaline sulfate. Terbutaline is a bronchodilator and belongs to a group of medicines called beta-2-agonists.

BRICANYL INJECTION is used to open up the airways in people with asthma, bronchitis and other breathing problems so that they can breathe more easily. It can also be used before exercise to keep the airways open if you start to wheeze or have trouble breathing each time you exert yourself.

BRICANYL INJECTION is usually only given in hospital in cases of severe breathing difficulties.

2. What should I know before I use BRICANYL INJECTION?

Warnings

Do not use BRICANYL INJECTION if:

  • you are allergic to terbutaline sulfate, or any of the ingredients listed at the end of this leaflet. Always check the ingredients to make sure you can use this medicine.

Check with your doctor if you:

  • have any allergies to any other medicines,foods, preservatives or dyes.
  • have any of the following medical conditions, as it may not be safe for you to use BRICANYL INJECTION:
    • heart problems
    • hypertension (high blood pressure)
    • diabetes
    • thyroid problems
  • take any medicines for any other condition

During treatment, you may be at risk of developing certain side effects. It is important you understand these risks and how to monitor for them. See additional information under Section 6. Are there any side effects?

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Check with your doctor if you are pregnant or intend to become pregnant.

Talk to your doctor if you are breastfeeding or intend to breastfeed.

Your doctor will advise you of the risks and benefits of using BRICANYL INJECTION during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.

3. What if I am taking other medicines?

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines, including any medicines, vitamins or supplements that you buy without a prescription from your pharmacy, supermarket or health food shop.

Some medicines may interfere with BRICANYL INJECTION and affect how it works. You may need different amounts of your medicine or you may need to use a different medicine. Your doctor or pharmacist will advise you. These include:

  • medicines used to treat heart problems or high blood pressure
  • medicines for glaucoma, including eye drops
  • medicines to treat asthma, bronchitis or breathing problems
  • some types of anaesthetics
  • injectable corticosteroids (medicines such as dexamethasone or methylprednisolone, which reduce the activity of your immune system)

Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure about what medicines, vitamins or supplements you are taking and if these affect BRICANYL INJECTION.

4. How do I use BRICANYL INJECTION?

How much to use

  • Your doctor or a specially trained nurse will give you the injection. It will be given just under the skin, and repeated when needed, up to every 6 hours.

If you forget to use BRICANYL INJECTION

BRICANYL INJECTION will be given to you when required so you will not 'miss' a dose.

If you use too much BRICANYL INJECTION

If you think that you have used too much BRICANYL INJECTION, you may need urgent medical attention.

You should immediately:

  • phone the Poisons Information Centre
    (by calling 13 11 26), or
  • contact your doctor, or
  • go to the Emergency Department at your nearest hospital.

You should do this even if there are no signs of discomfort or poisoning.

If you take too much BRICANYL INJECTION, you may experience shaky hands (tremor), headaches, feel sick (nausea), anxious, tense, restless, excited and be unable to sleep, muscle twitching or cramps, or fast or irregular heartbeats.

5. What should I know while using BRICANYL INJECTION?

Things you should do

Follow all directions given to you by your doctor or pharmacist carefully.

They may differ from the information contained in this leaflet.

If you have an Asthma Action Plan that you have agreed with your doctor or nurse, follow it closely at all times.

See your doctor regularly to ensure that your asthma is not getting worse.

If you are about to be started on a new medicine, tell your doctor or pharmacist that you are using BRICANYL INJECTION.

If you become pregnant while using BRICANYL INJECTION, tell your doctor or pharmacist.

Remind any doctor, dentist or pharmacist you visit that you are using BRICANYL INJECTION.

Things you should not do

  • Do not use BRICANYL INJECTION to treat any other complaints unless your doctor tells you to.
  • Do not give BRICANYL INJECTION to anyone else, even if they have the same condition as you.

Looking after your medicine

BRICANYL INJECTION is usually stored in hospital or clinic where you receive treatment.

Follow the instructions in the carton on how to take care of your medicine properly.

Keep BRICANYL INJECTION protected from light in a cool dry place where the temperature stays below 25°C.

Store it in a cool dry place away from moisture, heat or sunlight; for example, do not store it:

  • in the bathroom or near a sink, or
  • in the car or on window sills.

Keep it where young children cannot reach it.

Getting rid of any unwanted medicine

If you no longer need to use this medicine or it is out of date, take it to any pharmacy for safe disposal.

Do not use this medicine after the expiry date.

6. Are there any side effects?

All medicines can have side effects. If you do experience any side effects, most of them are minor and temporary. However, some side effects may need medical attention.

See the information below and, if you need to, ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any further questions about side effects.

Less serious side effects

Less serious side effects

What to do

  • headache
  • tremor (shaky hands)
  • nervousness
  • increased heart rate or palpitations
  • nausea (feeling sick), vomiting or diarrhoea
  • a bad taste in your mouth
  • sweating, muscle twitching or cramps
  • drowsiness or dizziness
  • agitation, restlessness, hyperactivity, or disturbed sleep
  • skin rash

Speak to your doctor if you have any of these less serious side effects and they worry you.

Serious side effects

Serious side effects

What to do

Allergic Reaction:

  • rash, itching or hives on the skin
  • shortness of breath, wheezing or difficulty breathing
  • swelling of the face, lips, tongue or other parts of the body

Others:

  • fast or irregular heart beat
  • chest pain
  • difficulty breathing or worsening of your breathing problem

Call your doctor straight away, or go straight to the Emergency Department at your nearest hospital if you notice any of these serious side effects.

You may need urgent medical attention. Serious side effects are rare.

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you notice anything else that may be making you feel unwell.

Other side effects not listed here may occur in some people.

Reporting side effects

After you have received medical advice for any side effects you experience, you can report side effects to the Therapeutic Goods Administration online at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems. By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

Always make sure you speak to your doctor or pharmacist before you decide to stop taking any of your medicines.

7. Product details

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

What BRICANYL INJECTION contains

Active ingredient
(main ingredient)

terbutaline sulfate

Other ingredients
(inactive ingredients)

  • sodium chloride
  • hydrochloric acid (for pH adjustment)
  • water for injections

Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to any of these ingredients.

What BRICANYL INJECTION looks like

BRICANYL INJECTION is clear, colourless solution injection in glass ampoules.

BRICANYL INJECTION is available in 1 mL ampoules in boxes of 5 (Aust R 12068).

Who distributes BRICANYL INJECTION

AstraZeneca Pty Ltd
ABN 54 009 682 311
66 Talavera Road
MACQUARIE PARK NSW 2113

Telephone:- 1800 805 342

This leaflet was prepared in SEP 2024.

BRICANYL is a registered trade mark of the AstraZeneca group of companies.

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