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Xanthine bronchodil
Question | Answer |
---|---|
theophylline AKA | dimethylxanthine |
SE; cerebral stimulation | headaches;anxiety; nervousness; insomnia; convulsions |
GI SE | n/v abdominal pain; diarrhea; GERD |
cardiovascular stimulation SE | palpitations; SVT; ventricular arrhythmia's; hypotension |
other SE of Theophylline (dimethlxanthine) | bronchodilation; pulmonary vasodilation; smooth muscle relaxation; coronary vasodilation; diuresis |
mode of action is cAMP by _ _ | inhibiting phosphodiesterase |
optimum serum theophylline level is | 10-20 & 5-15 for asthmatics |
it is thought that the Respiratory stimulate action _ the diaphram | strangthens |
Tx for Pt with | Asthma COPD apnea of prematurity |
Theophylline + Albuterol= | synergism (1+1=3) |
Aminophylline is not give _ r/t irritating pharynx; bitter taste; coughing & wheezing | aerosolized |
oral aminphylline given for _ & IV for _ | maintenance acute episodes |