MARKEDLY PROLONGED THEOPHYLLINE HALF-LIFE IN LIVER-FAILURE

被引:7
作者
BASELT, RC [1 ]
ALBERTSON, TE [1 ]
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[1] UNIV CALIF DAVIS, DAVIS MED CTR, DEPT MED, DAVIS, CA 95616 USA
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10.1093/jat/6.2.62
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O65 [分析化学];
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070302 ; 081704 ;
摘要
Theophylline [used in the treatment of bronchospasm] toxicity developed within 48 h of admission in a 63-yr-old alcoholic male who presented with shortness of breath, edema and lethargy. Using liquid chromatography, a serum theophylline half-life of 134 h was observed following discontinuation of the drug. The effect of hepatic disease on theophylline clearance and the need for frequent monitoring of plasma theophylline concentrations in cirrhotic patients are stressed.
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