Generic/Brand Names
What are the 3 Generic names?
Aminophylline
Dyphylline
Caffeine Citrate
Name at least 2 of the 3 indications?
Asthma, COPD, Apnea of prematurity
What serum level of theophylline causes Nausea?
X mcg / ml
Nausea: 20 mcg / ml < X
Name at least 3 most common side effects.
Gastric upset, Headache, Insomnia, Nervousness, Palpitations, Diuresis.
Where does Jim propose to Pam?
half way at a gas station.
What’s aminophylline‘s brand name?
Aminophylline
How old should an asthmatic patient be to use Xanthines?
5 < X Years old
40-45 mcg/ml of theophyllines can cause…
Seizures
What side effects have little warning?
Seizures, arrhythmias
Why does Jack die on the Titanic?
Because rose couldn’t move over.
Caffeine and what other xanthine are found in teas leaves?
Theophyllines
Of the three indications, which group does not use Xanthines as much because of toxicity risk?
COPD
What is the serum levels with associated effects of Cardiac arrhythmias?
Greater than 30 mcg/ml
Name all major side effect categories.
Renal, CNS, cardiovascular, respiratory, GI
Whens National donut day?
June 2nd
Of the 3 generic drugs of xanthines, which one has a:
-Higher therapeutic index
-and is used for apnea prematurity
Caffeine Citrate
In Apnea prematurity, caffeine citrate is what line of therapy?
First Line
Management of asthma:
the therapeutic range of theophylline serum is…
5 to 15 mcg/ml
Between; caffeine and theophylline what cause stronger diuresis?
Theophylline
What the address on the suba mask in finding Nemo?
P Sherman 42 Wallaby Way Sydney Australia.
Name all 3 brand names for theophyllines?
Theochron
Elixophyllin
Theo-24
For COPD patients, GOLD prefers what over Xanthines?
Inhaled bronchodilators
GOLD recommends the serum level of theophylline for COPD patients is…
5-10 mcg/ml
List all side effects of for cardiovascular:
Palpitations, supraventricular, tachycardia, hypotension.
What’s the apartment number for Monicas apartment?
20