Most likely terbutaline, which is a primarily used as a fast-acting brochodalator for asthma. It is also a tocolytic and sometimes used (off label) to delay or slow contractions or relax the uterus. It has a short half life and should not affect long term milk production. 

Nancy

Nancy Holtzman RN IBCLC CPN


From:    the juliest person you know <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: question about a medication

A recent client reported that she was given a medication in labor that started with a 'T' (she did not know the name) that slowed down her very intense and close together contractions.  What could this be and could it affect milk production? 
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