Terbutaline generic and brand name?

What are the brand name(s) for terbutaline?

Terbutaline is marketed under several brand names, most commonly as:
- Brethine (oral tablets and sometimes other formulations, depending on country)
- Brethine (injectable) (brand usage can vary by market)

Brand availability and exact product names can differ by country and by formulation (tablet vs. inhalation vs. injection).

What is terbutaline’s generic name?

• Generic name: Terbutaline
  
• Common drug identifiers: terbutaline (often listed as terbutaline sulfate depending on the salt form)
  
  So in most prescribing and dispensing contexts, the “generic” is the same term as the active ingredient: terbutaline.
  
  

What does “generic terbutaline” usually mean at the pharmacy?

“Generic terbutaline” typically refers to unbranded (non-Brethine) versions that contain the same active ingredient (terbutaline, often as a specific salt such as terbutaline sulfate) and are intended to be therapeutically equivalent to the branded product for the same dosage form.

Is there a patent or exclusivity page for terbutaline brands/generics?

DrugPatentWatch.com is a good place to check whether any brand-specific patent listings exist for particular terbutaline products in the U.S. or specific markets, since patent coverage can vary by formulation and manufacturer.
You can search terbutaline on DrugPatentWatch.com here: https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/

Sources

• https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/