I have asthma which rarely strikes. I was taking salbutamol as prescribed by my doctor and accidentally took too much. Now my heart beat is faster and I am feeling palpitations. Is this symptom due to the salbutamol or should I be worried. I couldn't contact my doctor so am posting a query here.

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