title: Cimetidine-theophylline interaction: report of four patients.
abstract: Four patients who had experienced a cimetidine-theophylline interaction are reported. All patients displayed decreases in theophylline elimination after the introduction of cimetidine. Clearances approached baseline values when cimetidine was discontinued. Patients on this drug combination should be monitored closely for signs of theophylline toxicity. When indicated, a beta agonist may be a better choice of a bronchodilator for peptic ulcer patients.
mesh_terms: D000318:Adrenergic beta-Agonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000368:Aged; D002927:Cimetidine / Q000097:blood* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004347:Drug Interactions; D005260:Female; D006146:Guanidines / Q000097:blood*; D006801:Humans; D008173:Lung Diseases, Obstructive / Q000188:drug therapy; D008875:Middle Aged; D010437:Peptic Ulcer / Q000188:drug therapy; D012640:Seizures / Q000139:chemically induced; D013806:Theophylline / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000097:blood* / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D000318:Adrenergic beta-Agonists; D006146:Guanidines; D002927:Cimetidine; D013806:Theophylline