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Adrenergic bronchodilator overdose
Definition
Adrenergic bronchodilators are inhaled medicines that help open up the air passages. They are used to treat asthma and chronic bronchitis. Adrenergic bronchodilator overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes more than the normal or recommended amount of this medication.
This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.
Symptoms
- Airways and lungs
- Difficulty breathing
- Shallow breathing
- Rapid breathing
- No breathing
- Bladder and kidneys
- No urine output
- Eyes, ears, nose, and throat
- Blurred vision
- Dilated pupils
- Throat burning
- Heart and blood vessels
- High blood pressure, which then leads to low blood pressure
- Rapid heartbeat
- Nervous system
- Chills
- Coma
- Convulsions
- Fever
- Irritability
- Nervousness
- Tingling of hands and feet
- Tremor
- Skin
- Blue lips and fingernails
- Stomach and intestines
- Nausea
- Vomiting
Prognosis
Survival past 24 hours is usually a good sign that recovery will follow.