There is insufficient evidence to determine if dialysis is beneficial for overdosage of albuterol tablets. Dialysis is not appropriate treatment for overdosage of albuterol syrup. The judicious use of a cardioselective beta-receptor blocker, such as metoprolol tartrate, is suggested, bearing in mind the danger of inducing an asthmatic attack. Hypokalemia may also occur. As with all sympathomimetic medications, cardiac arrest and even death may be associated with abuse of albuterol.
Treatment consists of discontinuation of albuterol together with appropriate symptomatic therapy.
The judicious use of a cardioselective beta-receptor blocker may be considered, bearing in mind that such medication can produce bronchospasm. There is insufficient evidence to determine if dialysis is beneficial for overdosage of albuterol immediate-release tablets.