Anest. intenziv. Med. 2014;25(5):360-366

Theophylline poisoning - case report and review of literatureIntesive Care Medicine - Case Report

Zimmer Michal, ©rámek Vladimír, Suk Pavel*
Anesteziologicko-resuscitační klinika, Fakultní nemocnice u svaté Anny v Brně

A case report and a literature research focused on theophylline intoxication is presented. There is a high risk of theophyllin overdosing due to its narrow therapeutic range. The intoxication can cause a life threatening state requiring adequate treatment. Gastrointestinal and cardiovascular symptoms are the most frequent. Tachyarrhythmias respond to betablockers: titration of intravenous esmolol may be advantageous in a haemodynamically unstable patient. Therapy is directed by symptom severity and theophyline plasma level.

Keywords: theophylline; intoxication; esmolol

Received: May 26, 2014; Accepted: July 2, 2014; Published: October 1, 2014  Show citation

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Zimmer M, ©rámek V, Suk P. Theophylline poisoning - case report and review of literature. Anest. intenziv. Med. 2014;25(5):360-366.
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