| Subject | Contents |
| Definition | Poisoning from the ingestion of aminophylline or theophylline. |
| Alternative Names | Theophylline |
| 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 | Adults body as a whole difficulty sleepingmuscle twitching and cramping confusionlow blood glucoserespiratorydifficulty breathing gastrointestinal increased appetite nausea vomiting (possibly with blood) heart and blood vessels irregular heartbeatlow blood pressure high blood pressure rapid heart rate palpitations nervous system convulsionsdizziness irritability psychosis visual hallucinations Infants body as a whole muscle cramps twitching respiratory rapid, deep breathing gastrointestinal nausea and/or vomiting heart and blood vessels rapid heartbeat irregular heartbeat low blood pressure shock nervous system tremors convulsions |
| Home Treatment | Do not induce emesis ( vomiting ) unless instructed to do so by Poison Control or by a physician. Contact Poison Control for treatment information. |
| Before Calling Emergency | Determine the following information: the patient's age, weight, and condition the name of the product (ingredients and strengths if known) the time it was swallowed the amount swallowed |
| Poison Control, or a local emergency number | They will instruct you if it is necessary to take the patient to the hospital. See Poison Control centers for telephone numbers and addresses. Take the container with you to the emergency room. |
| What to expect at the emergency room | Some or all of the following procedures may be performed: treatment of symptoms monitor vital signs ( blood pressure , pulse , and so forth) maintain blood pressure within normal limits administer activated charcoal administer a laxative use gastric lavage administer artificial respiration |
| Expectations (prognosis) | Convulsions and irregular heartbeats are difficult to control. |
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