An Overview of Alupent Overdose
Alupent® (
metaproterenol sulfate) is a prescription medication used to treat
asthma and other similar lung problems. The effects of an Alupent overdose will vary depending on a number of factors, including how much Alupent was taken and whether it was taken with any other medicines, alcohol, street drugs, or a combination of these.
If you happen to overdose on Alupent, seek medical attention immediately.
Symptoms of an Alupent Overdose
Alupent overdose symptoms may include:
- Chest pain (angina)
- High blood pressure (hypertension) or low blood pressure (hypotension)
- A fast heart rate (tachycardia)
- Nervousness
- Headaches
- Shakiness (tremors)
- Dry mouth
- Feelings of a rapidly or forcefully beating heart (heart palpitations)
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Insomnia
- Seizures
- An irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia)
- Fatigue
- Low potassium in the blood (hypokalemia)
- Cardiac arrest
- Loss of life.
Treatment for an Alupent Overdose
Treatment for an Alupent overdose involves supportive care. This type of care consists of treating the symptoms that occur as a result of the overdose. For example, supportive treatment options may include:
- Fluids through an intravenous line (IV)
- Medications (such as beta blockers) to reverse the effects of Alupent
- Other treatments based on the complications that occur.
It is important that you seek medical attention immediately if you believe that you may have overdosed on Alupent.
