Intravenous theophylline?
Aminophylline (theophylline ethylenediamine) has been widely used orally, intravenously, and rectally as a bronchodilator of choice in patients with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Its popularity for chronic oral administration has declined in recent years due to the development of a multitude of conventional and sustained release anhydrous theophylline preparations. The availability of a premixed intravenous theophylline product may further reduce aminophylline usage. This article reviews the potential usefulness of premixed intravenous theophylline.
D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D004339:Drug Compounding; D006801:Humans; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral / Q000592:standards*; D013806:Theophylline / Q000008:administration & dosage*