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Tag Theophylline
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Theophylline toxicity

Theophylline has a narrow therapeutic index, both acute and chronic overdose is potentially life-threatening requiring aggressive supportive care and dialysis to ensure a good outcome
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Two pills can kill

A small child has swallowed two unknown tablets. How would you manage this problem in the emergency department?
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Theophylline toxicity

Theophylline and caffeine are the most commonly encountered methylxanthines. Theophylline = water soluble aminophylline derivative; cAMP phosphodiesterase inhibitors