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Poisoning & Drug Overdose, 5e
Theophylline
Sections: Theophylline.
Topics Discussed: poisoning by theophylline; theophylline.
Excerpt:
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Theophylline is a methylxanthine that once was used
widely for the treatment of asthma. Intravenous infusions of aminophylline,
the ethylenediamine salt of theophylline, are used to treat bronchospasm,
congestive heart failure, and neonatal apnea. Theophylline most
commonly is used orally in sustained-release preparations (Theo-Dur™,
Slo-Phyllin™, Theo-24™, and many others)...."
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