Xanthines

Question 1

What does Xanthines do

Answer 1

–stimulate the ventilatory drive
–strengthens the diaphragm
–diureses and smooth muscle relaxation
–wake tup drug

Question 2

Use of Xanthines: theophylline

Answer 2

Mangement of:
–Asthma
–COPD
–Apnea of prematurity in neonates

Question 3

Xanthines

Answer 3

–Method of Admin: oral or IV
–Onset: slow
–Peak: Narrow
–Duration: Long
–Side effects: dizziness, headache, restlessness, anxiety, insomnia
–Therapeutic Range: 5-15 mcg/ml

Question 4

Drugs of Xanthines

Answer 4

–Theophylline
–Aminophylline
–Caffeine

Question 5

Xanithines: Caffeine

Answer 5

–Treat: Apnea of Prematurity (AOP)
–Caffeine citrate better choice
–Method of admin: IV does is 20mg/kg
Daily maintenance is 5 mg/kg
–Fewer side affects

Question 6

the xanthine of choice to treat AOP is

Answer 6

–caffeine citrate