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Adverse effects of sympathomimetics

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The adverse effects of sympathomimetics include:

  • fine tremor, usually in the hands
  • nervous tension
  • headache
  • peripheral vasodilation
  • sinus tachycardia
  • hypokalaemia after high doses - salbutamol
  • hypersensitivity, including paradoxical bronchospasm
  • impaired glucose tolerance in diabetics

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