Which of the following injection is available for subcutaneous administration?
Albuterol
Terbutaline
Metaproteronol
Pirbuterol
Ans. b. Terbutaline (Ref KDT 7/e p133, 223, 6/e p127, 323; Katzung 11/e p344, 227)Terbutaline can be given by subcutaneous route.Terbutaline is adrenergic agonist. Its sabcutaneous injection is used in patients with severe exacerbations of asthma.