IPCRG Desktop Helper - Theophylline
This 2-page IPCRG Desktop Helper discusses theophylline, which is an effective bronchodilator which may be used in the management of both asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It is widely available, and less expensive than many other bronchodilators.
The Desktop Helper includes sections titled:
- Mode of action
- Side effects and toxicity
- Prescribing data
- Oral theophylline in asthma
- Oral theophylline in COPD
- Use of theophylline in developing countries - asthma
- Use of theophylline in developing countries - COPD
- IV theophylline
Author: Rhonda Siddall
Adviser: Jim Reid
Editor: Dr Hilary Pinnock
Funding: Funded by IPCRG