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Grand mal seizure induced by oral theophylline.

Year: 1976

Type: article

Abstract: A grand mal convulsion occurred in a patient with decompensated cor pulmonale. Although only modest doses of oral theophylline were being administered at the time of the convulsion the serum theophylline level was markedly raised and the theophylline clearance was very low. After treatment for cor pulmonale theophylline clearance improved; however, with the subsequent onset of fever and pneumonia the clearance decreased again, illustrating the potential lability of theophylline clearance.

Source: Thorax

DOI: 10.1136/thx.31.4.470

Authors: R A Matthay, M A Matthay, M M Weinberger

Institutions: University of Colorado Anschutz, University of Colorado Denver

Language: English

Topic: Pharmacogenetics and Drug Metabolism

Subfield: Pharmacology

Field: Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2083344974