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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].
What else can I help you with?
What is another name for theophylline?
theophylline
Aminophylline to theophylline conversion?
Aminophylline dose * 0.8 = Theophylline dose
What color tube does theophylline go in?
Theophylline should be collected in a green-top tube containing lithium heparin.
Why is theophylline combined with sodium acetate?
Theophylline is combined with sodium acetate to create a buffer system that maintains the pH and stability of the medication. This combination helps improve the solubility and absorption of theophylline in the body, leading to better therapeutic outcomes.
Theophylline and caffeine are examples of drug?
Yes, theophylline and caffeine (and the closely related theobromine) are drugs. Relatively mild ones, but they do act as stimulants.
What has the author Herbert Weinfeld written?
Herbert Weinfeld has written: 'A study of metabolism of caffeine and theophylline' -- subject(s): Caffeine, Theophylline, Metabolism
Why patients taking theophylline should not take grape juice?
You can drink grape juice when taking theophylline. What you should not drink is grapefruit juice. This is because grapefruit juice can decreae the effects of taking theophylline. However, at this time, it has not been determined how serious this effect is.
Is the theophylline act as Bronsted base or Bronsted acid and why?
Theophylline can act as a Bronsted base because it can accept a proton (H+) to form a conjugate acid. In its basic form, theophylline has a lone pair of electrons on the nitrogen atom that can readily accept a proton, making it a base.
What is Theophylline Extended Release medicine?
medical and medication
What are the drug interactions associated with cayenne use?
Asthma patients using theophylline may increase the amount of theophylline absorbed, perhaps leading to toxicity. Consult with a medical practitioner.
What is the cpt code for Quantitative theophylline screen blood?
80198
What is an example of a methylxanthine drug?
The chief methylxanthine drug is theophylline
