Albuterol Syrup (Cont.)

Overdose With Albuterol Syrup

People who take too much albuterol syrup may have overdose symptoms that could include:
 
  • Chest pain (angina)
  • High blood pressure (hypertension) or low blood pressure (hypotension)
  • Fast heart rate (tachycardia)
  • Nervousness
  • Headaches
  • Shakiness (tremor)
  • Dry mouth
  • Feelings of a rapidly or forcefully beating heart (heart palpitations)
  • Nausea
  • Dizziness
  • Insomnia
  • Seizures
  • Irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia)
  • Fatigue
  • Low potassium in the blood (hypokalemia)
  • Cardiac arrest
  • Loss of life.
     
If you happen to overdose on albuterol syrup, seek medical attention immediately.
 
(Click Albuterol Overdose for more information.)
 

Albuterol Syrup: Storage Methods

Albuterol syrup should be stored at room temperature, away from moisture and heat. It should also be stored in an airtight container.
 
Keep albuterol syrup and all medications out of the reach of children.
 

Albuterol Syrup: What Should I Do If I Miss a Dose?

If you do not take your albuterol syrup as scheduled, take your missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular schedule. Do not take a double dose of albuterol syrup.
 

Albuterol Syrup Strengths

Albuterol syrup comes in one strength -- albuterol sulfate syrup 2 mg per 5 mL (equal to 2 mg per teaspoonful).
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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