- Albuterol is the type of medication that must be kept close at hand so that it is readily accessible to the patient. For this reason it must be safeguarded so that it is not misused by children or those persons untrained in its use.
- Serious side effects which require immediate medical attention are chest pain, bronchiospasms, extreme nervousness, extremely high blood pressure and symptoms of low potassium, which can include leg pain, uneven heart rate and confusion.
- There are some side effects which are not as serious and can include insomnia, muscle pain, diarrhea and headache, to name a few.
- It is possible to overdose on albuterol and emergency medical personnel should be summoned if the patient is complaining of chest pain, dizziness, dry mouth, pain creeping into the arm, nausea or vomiting.
- If the albuterol accidentally gets into your eyes you should flush your eyes with water and seek immediate medical attention.
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