Question 1

what are the tests for albuterol overdose?

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See below: Vital signs   ekg chest x ray  blood work to eval pulmonary function and acid base eval for prob with lung function  IV fluids.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: albuterol overdose?

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Albuterol overdose: An overdose occurs when an excessive / dangerous dose of a drug is used. "  O/D symptoms may i nclude:  nervousness, headache, tremor, dry mouth, chest pain or heavy feeling, rapid or uneven heart rate, pain spreading to the arm or shoulder, nausea, sweating, dizziness, seizure (convulsions), feeling light-headed or fainting." &gt;

Question 3

what is the treatment for albuterol overdose?

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See below: Jittery   or tachycardia high heart rate
should go to hosp to be evaluated
it is short acting stop the med if short of breath go to the emerg room.

Question 4

what can an overdose of albuterol do?

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Albuterol overdose: Albuterol overdose can cause high or low bp, chest pain, irregular heart beat, shakiness and tremors
most serious overdose can cause cardiac arrest and/or death.

Question 5

can an albuterol sulfate overdose kill you?

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Yes: Albuterol overdose could be fatal. If you are having
thoughts about killing yourself,  get seen at the nearest emergency room now. Have a friend or relative drive you or call 911 for emergency services for transport. You can call the National suicide hotlines 24/7 at 1-800-suicide (1-800-784-2433) or 1-800-273 – talk (1-800-273-8255) for support.

Question 6

i took two puffs of symbicort and 6 puffs of albuterol did i overdose ? im afraid?

Accepted Answer

: If you are worried that you overdosed- call poison control center at Call (800) 222-1222,  Don't use as a general  health education site if you are worried and need immediate input.

Question 7

i took albuterol two times a day two puffs for a month because of a wrong astma diagnosis. now i am so scared that i overdosed! is this too much?

Accepted Answer

No permanent harm: Although regular use of solely a rescue beta inhaler may worsen asthma  this apparently has not been the case for you.  The guideline recommends that you be placed on a controller drug  which should reduce your need for the rescue inhaler.

Question 8

what are the risks of overdosing on an albuterol inhaler?

Accepted Answer

Albuterol overdose: Albuterol overdose can cause hypokalemia(low pottasium level in blood)high or low blood pressure, cardiac arrythmia like irregular heart rhthm, in serious cases cardiac arrest and death.

Question 9

can purposely overdosing on an albuterol inhaler turn you into a drug addict?

Accepted Answer

No: But i would be concerned about other behavioral health issues.  See your doctor.

Question 10

can albuterol cause cardiac arrest in children?

Accepted Answer

Extremely: Unlikely but may get high heart rates due to beta agonist.

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