Patients receiving theophylline tablets may pass an intact matrix tablet in the stool or via colostomy
Many drugs are commonly prescribed for off label Aug 10, 2008 · Theophylline is a commonly used drug in the treatment of acute or chronic lung diseases
Theophylline level >330 micromol/L (60 mg/L) with chronic
The excess circulating catecholamines cause serious clinical effects that are associated with theophylline toxicity
Severe theophylline toxicity can
Regular serum monitoring is required to avoid theophylline toxicity, which can be fatal due to its narrow TI
shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or
It may be necessary to decrease the dose in people with acute febrile illness to avoid intoxication
Characteristics of chronic theophylline toxicity include: tendency to occur in infants or the elderly; generally presents with vomiting and tachycardia
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea; headache; sleep problems ( insomnia ); tremors; sweating; or feeling restless or irritable