Methylxanthines Flashcards
1
Q
Theophylline brand name
A
Theocron
2
Q
Theophylline dosage forms
A
Er 21 hr tab
er 23 hr tab
er 24 hr cap
liquid
3
Q
Theophylline adult dosing
A
Acute exacerbation: loading dose, typically given IV as aminophylline, followed by maintenance IV infusion
Chronic management: smokers - 16mg/kg/day divided and non smokers - 13mg/kg/day divided
Doses based on serum concentrations target range 1-15 mcg/mland toxic is >20