Comparing Progesterone vs Terbutaline

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Progesterone

Terbutaline

Progesterone is a hormone that is used to treat female conditions associated with ovulation, fertility, menstruation, menopause, or abnormal uterine bleeding. It may increase the risk of blood clots... View more

Prescribed for Premature Labor, Asthma - acute, Asthma - Maintenance. May also be prescribed off label for Allergic Asthma.

Prescription and OTC

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

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Drug Class

Progestins

Side Effects

Commonly reported side effects include: abdominal cramps, depression, dizziness, and headache.

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Pricing and Coupons

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Quantity	30 capsule
Dosage	100 mg
Per Unit^*	$0.60
Cost^*	$18.03

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Quantity	100 tablet
Dosage	5 mg
Per Unit^*	$2.51
Cost^*	$251.37

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Generic Availability

Yes (this medicine)

Dosage Form(s) Available

Intramuscular solution
Oral capsule

Injectable solution
Oral tablet

Brand Names

Crinone, Cyclogest, Endometrin, First Progesterone MC10, First Progesterone MC5, Gestone, Milprosa, Prometrium

N/A

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

1 hour

16 hours

CSA Schedule**

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Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category

Category B No proven risk in humans

Oral Formulations

Category N Not classified

Excluding Oral Formulations

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Category B No proven risk in humans

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Drug Interactions

A total of 169 drugs are known to interact with progesterone:

3 major drug interactions (35 brand and generic names)
159 moderate drug interactions (481 brand and generic names)
7 minor drug interactions (14 brand and generic names)

A total of 409 drugs are known to interact with terbutaline:

66 major drug interactions (183 brand and generic names)
323 moderate drug interactions (1414 brand and generic names)
20 minor drug interactions (201 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

Grapefruit juice may increase the blood levels of certain medications such as progesterone. You... View more

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

November 01, 1974

April 22, 1975

WADA Class

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N/A

S3 - Beta-2 Agonists

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