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from eMedTV.comOverdose With Perforomist
People who take too much Perforomist may have overdose symptoms that could include:- Nervousness
- Headaches
- Shakiness (tremors)
- Chest pain (angina)
- High blood pressure (hypertension) or low blood pressure (hypotension)
- A fast heart rate (tachycardia)
- 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.
If you happen to overdose on this medication, seek immediate medical attention.
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Storage Methods
Perforomist can be stored at room temperature or under refrigeration. If you decide to keep it at room temperature, it is only good for three months (after which you must discard any unused vials). Either way, keep the vials in their original foil packages until just before use.Keep Perforomist and all other medications out of the reach of children.
What Should I Do If I Miss a Dose?
If you do not take your Perforomist as scheduled, simply skip the missed dose and continue with your schedule as usual. Taking two doses too close together can increase the risk of side effects. Never take a double dose.Available Strengths
Perforomist comes in single-dose vials, with 20 mcg of Perforomist (in 2 mL of solution) in each vial.
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD