Question 1

what are the tests for albuterol overdose?

Accepted Answer

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

why would albuterol cause anxiety?

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Albuterol: A side effect from albuterol therapy can be anxiety because drugs in this class increase the heart rate, increase the blood pressure and these two symptoms can cause anxiety when the patient is not accustomed to this change in vital signs.

Question 6

can an albuterol sulfate overdose kill you?

Accepted Answer

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 7

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 8

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 9

can albuterol inhaler cause v tach?

Accepted Answer

Possbly: All brnchodilators can potentially cause tachycardia 7 insusceptible persons under certain moments a malignant arrhythmia.

Question 10

would albuterol cause or increase a child's seizures?

Accepted Answer

No: Hypoxia(low oxygen level) associated with severe asthma can cause seizure.

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