Aminophylline overdose
Alternate Names : Theophylline overdose, Xanthine overdose
Definition
Aminophylline or theophylline are medicines used to prevent and treat wheezing and other breathing difficulties caused lung diseases such as asthma. Aminophylline or theophylline overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes more than the normal or recommended amount of these medications. This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.
Poisonous Ingredient
- Aminophylline
- Theophylline
Where Found
- Aminophylline
- Theophylline (Theo-Dur, Slo-Phyllin, Theolair, Slo-Bid)
- Various asthma medications
Note: This list may not be all-inclusive.
Symptoms & Signs
The major life-threatening events of theophylline intoxication are seizures and heart rhythm disturbances.
Symptoms in adults may include: - Gastrointestinal
- Increased appetite
- Increased thirst
- Nausea
- Vomiting (possibly with blood)
- Heart and blood
- Lungs
- Muscles and joints
- Muscle twitching and cramping
- Nervous system
- Confusion
- Convulsions
- Dizziness
- Fever
- Hallucinations (thinking something is there, but it's not)
- Headache
- Irritability
- Psychosis
- Restlessness
- Sweating
- Trouble sleeping
Symptoms in babies may include: - Gastrointestinal
- Heart and blood
- Irregular heartbeat
- Low blood pressure
- Rapid heartbeat
- Shock
- Lungs
- Muscles and joints
- Nervous system
- Convulsions
- Irritability
- Tremors
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