An unusual case of acute aminophylline intoxication

Theophylline/aminophylline use for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease has declined over time, as new and safer therapies developed. However, theophylline/aminophylline overdose can occur. Hereby it is described an unusual case of severe aminophylline intoxication due to mesodermic inje...

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Published inGiornale italiano di nefrologia : organo ufficiale della Societa italiana di nefrologia Vol. 32; no. 6
Main Authors Manes, Massimo, Pellu, Valentina, Radin, Elisabetta, Molino, Andrea, Gabrielli, Danila, Caputo, Donatella, Paternoster, Giuseppe, Torti, Paola, Visetti, Enrico, Nebiolo, Pier Eugenio
Format Journal Article
LanguageItalian
Published Italy 01.11.2015
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Acute Disease
Adult
Aminophylline - poisoning
Female
Humans
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Summary:Theophylline/aminophylline use for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease has declined over time, as new and safer therapies developed. However, theophylline/aminophylline overdose can occur. Hereby it is described an unusual case of severe aminophylline intoxication due to mesodermic injections treated with CVVHDF session.
ISSN:1724-5990