adverse effects of sympathomimetics

Last reviewed 01/2018

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