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What are the disadvantages of theophylline?

Updated: 9/22/2023
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XXMajorPayneXx

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11y ago

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It relaxes the lower esophageal sphincter and so can increase reflux (heartburn).

It can cause side effects such as nausea, insomnia, anxiety and tremor.

It can trigger abnormal heart rhythms.

Its blood level should be monitored.

[Having said all that it is an effective drug that is usually well tolerated and is probably not being used as much as it should be anymore].

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