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Aminophylline overdose - Overview

Alternative Names

Theophylline overdose; Xanthine overdose

Definition of Aminophylline overdose:

Aminophylline or theophylline are medicines used to prevent and treat wheezing and other breathing difficulties caused lung diseases such as asthma.

Aminophylline or theophylline overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes more than the normal or recommended amount of these medications.

Poisonous Ingredient:

  • Aminophylline
  • Theophylline

Where Found:

  • Aminophylline
  • Theophylline (Theo-Dur, Slo-Phyllin, Theolair, Slo-Bid)
  • Various asthma medications
Note: This list may not be all inclusive.
  • Reviewed last on: 1/23/2008
  • Eric Perez, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.