Theophylline - serum
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THEO
Synonyms
- Aminophylline
- Dilatrane®
- Euphylline
- Pneumogeine®
Specialty
Analytical Chemistry
Clinical significance
Bronchodilator that is used mainly for asthma and for chronic obstructive bronchopneumopathy. The half life varies in line with the age and smoking habits of the patient. The dose-effect correlation is very good and therapeutic follow ups use residual levels once in equilibrial state (2 days for adult non smokers, 120 hours in new borns). The therapeutic margin is narrow and the following symptoms occur if overosed: - > 20 mg/l : nervousness - > 30 mg/l : Tachycardia, arrythmia - > 40 mg/l : convulsions, coma
Further information
Enclose the specific clinical information form (R13-INTGB : Medication quantification)
Always take at the same time at the residual rate before a new dose
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Methodology
Homogeneous phase enzyme-linked immunosorbent technique
Turnaround time
1 day
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