Is It Possible to Take Too Much Levatol?
Levatol® (
penbutolol sulfate) is a prescription medication for
high blood pressure that belongs to a class of drugs known as
beta blockers. As with most medications, it is possible to take too much Levatol. The specific effects of an overdose can be dangerous, but will likely vary, depending on a number of factors, including the
Levatol dosage and whether it was taken with any other medications or substances.
Effects of an Overdose of Levatol
Very little information is available about actual cases of Levatol overdoses. However, based on how the medication works, and based on cases of overdoses with other similar beta blockers, taking too much Levatol would be expected to cause the following problems:
Because this medication also slightly stimulates beta receptors while simultaneously blocking them, it is possible that an overdose might cause unpredictable effects that are the opposite of what might be expected, such as an increased heart rate.
Treatment for a Levatol Overdose
The treatment for an overdose of Levatol will vary.
If the overdose was recent, a healthcare provider may give certain medicines or place a tube into the stomach to "pump the stomach." Treatment will also involve supportive care, such as giving:
- Medications to control the heart rate
- IV fluids and medications to increase blood pressure
- Asthma medications to reverse airway constriction
- IV glucose to reverse low blood sugar.
It is important that you seek medical attention immediately if you believe that you may have taken too much Levatol.
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