Methylxanthines Flashcards

1
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Theophylline brand name

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Theocron

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Theophylline dosage forms

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Er 21 hr tab
er 23 hr tab
er 24 hr cap
liquid

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Theophylline adult dosing

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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

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