title: Respiratory pharmacology. Methylxanthines.
abstract: This article describes the changes that have occurred in the last decade with respect to theophylline: its analogs, its mode of action, and its pharmacokinetics. The underlying principles of the selection of oral, intravenous, or combination therapy with theophylline are presented, along with methods for avoiding and treating theophylline toxicity.
mesh_terms: D000284:Administration, Oral; D000628:Aminophylline / Q000008:administration & dosage; D001249:Asthma / Q000188:drug therapy*; D004347:Drug Interactions; D006801:Humans; D007275:Injections, Intravenous; D007700:Kinetics; D013806:Theophylline / Q000378:metabolism / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D000628:Aminophylline; D013806:Theophylline