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Theophylline is a methylxanthine drug with narrow therapeutic index. That means it can cause serious adverse effects with a small difference in blood concentration.
45. The patient is suspected to have adverse effects of theophylline. The common adverse effects of theophylline at peak serum concentration less than 20 mcg/mL are headache, dizziness, restlessness, palpitations, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, insomnia, anxiety, and tremor.The plan of action is to obtain the serum theophylline level and maintain it in a range of 10–15 mcg/mL for possible reduction in dosage.
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