A randomized, controlled, double-blind trial comparing two loading doses of aminophylline

被引：8

作者：

Hochwald C. ^{[1
]}

Kennedy K. ^{[2
]}

Chang J. ^{[1
]}

Moya F. ^{[2
]}

机构：

[1] Memorial Hermann Children's Hospital, Houston, TX

[2] Department of Pediatrics, UT Houston School of Medicine, Houston, TX

来源：

Journal of Perinatology | 2002年 / 22卷 / 4期

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10.1038/sj.jp.7210737

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Objective: To compare 8 mg/kg and 6 mg/kg loading doses of aminophylline. Study design: Sixty-one preterm infants weighing <1500 g were enrolled once a decision to administer intravenous aminophylline was made. A standard maintenance dose was used. Serum levels of theophylline were drawn 8 hours after the loading dose and before the fifth maintenance dose. Results: After the initial loading dose, the 8 mg/kg group achieved recommended serum theophylline levels (7-12 μg/ml) more frequently than the 6 mg/kg groups (39% vs 3%, p=0.002). Subsequent levels were similar between the groups. There were no increases in side effects with the higher loading dose. Conclusion: If a clinical decision to start intravenous aminophylline therapy in preterm infants has been made, the use of an 8 mg/kg loading dose appears to be a better and safe way to quickly achieve serum theophylline levels within the recommended range.

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页码：275 / 278

页数：3

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