theophylline

just wondered if anyone knew the reason to why i was give aminothyophilline (though an iv) wehen i was iin hosp - i was on phyllincontin but taken off then given this when in hosp now on nothing!! any ideas to its purpose etc ?

katie xxx

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Aminophylline is is a theophylline like phyllocontin. It is pretty standard treatment for bad asthma attacks. It has a dual funtion of being a anti-inflamitory and a bronchodilator. When you take it as tablet with the best will in the world you are going to get fluctuating levels as it works its way though your system. Giving it IV is the best way to keep your levels of theophylline steady. The current thinking is levels of between 3-10 for anti-inflamitory and between 10 and 20 to be an effective bronchodilator. Above 20 and you are considered to be in danger of toxicity that is why your phyllocontin tablets were stopped whilst you were getting it IV.

Bex

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thaks bex, i never knew that (hence the post) lol !!