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Smokers need higher dose; elderly or CCF smaller dose. Ensure correct brand is used as there are different formulations with different bioavailabilities. Complex interactions. Always check with existing drugs.
About : Always check the BNF link here
Action
Indications
Interactions - check BNF as this list is not complete
Oral Dose
Name Starting Dose Frequency Route Aminophylline Oral 225-450 mg BD for non smokers OD PO Aminophylline Oral 350-700 mg BD for smokers BD PO Aminophylline loading dose IVl 5 mg/kg (250-500 mg) if not on drug already Once IV over 1 hour Aminophylline Maintenance dose IV 500-750 mg over 24 hrs Aim for serum levels of 10-20 mg/L Wait until 4-6 h after infusion started. Stop infusion and wait 15 min and then take level. Infusion IV over 4 hr Cautions
Contraindications
Side effects
References
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Aminophylline
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