Condition
Beta blockers overdose
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.Published 13 January 20051 min read
Key points
- Home Treatment Do not induce vomiting unless instructed to do so by Poison Control or by a physician.
- Poison Control, or a local emergency number They will instruct you if it is necessary to take the patient to the hospital.
- The prognosis (probable outcome): Most overdose patients require hospitalization.
- See Poison Control centers for telephone numbers and addresses.
Definition
This is poisoning from ingestion of a beta blocker.
Poisonous Ingredient
- acebutolol
- atenolol
- betaxolol
- bisoprolol
- carteolol
- esmolol
- labetalol
- metoprolol
- nadolol
- penbutolol
- pindolol
- propranolol
- sotalol
- timolol
Note: This list may not be all inclusive.
Where Found
- acebutolol
- atenolol
- betaxolol
- bisoprolol
- carteolol
- esmolol
- labetalol
- metoprolol
- nadolol
- sotalol
- oxprenolol
- penbutolol
- pindolol
- propranolol
- timolol
Note: This list may not be all inclusive.
Symptoms
- body as a whole
o confusion
o excessive sweating
o lightheadedness
o nervousness
o weakness - respiratory
o decreased breathing rate
o difficulty breathing, wheezing (in asthmatics)
o stop breathing - eyes, ears, nose, and throat
o blurred vision
o double vision - heart and blood vessels
o irregular heartbeat
o low blood pressure
o rapid heartbeat or slow heartbeat
o shock - nervous system
o drowsiness
o fatigue
o coma
o convulsions
Home Treatment
Do not induce vomiting unless instructed to do so by Poison Control or by a physician.
Before Calling Emergency
Written and revised by
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.
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