methylxathines

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bronchodilators-methylxanthines

“phyllite” relax smooth muscle resulting in bronchodilatation and reduced bronchospasm

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use

COPD, asthma, emphysema, cystic fibrosis

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drugs

theophylline (aminophylline), caffeine

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side effects 

similar to drinking to much caffeine, stomach upset, headache, nervousness/irribility, increased hr and b/p

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interventions

administered PO or IV use with caution in cardiac patients, loading dose 5-6mg/kg/dose, maintenance dose 2-6mg/kg/day

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miscellaneous

requires serum theophylline level monitoring. normal range 10-20mcg/ml