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Theophylline and Caffeine:

These tests measure the amount of theophylline or caffeine in the blood. Both theophylline and caffeine are methylxanthines drugs that ease breathing and stimulate respiration.

Theophylline is one of several medications that may be taken by children and adults who have asthma and by adults who have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease .

It is a bronchodilator with a narrow therapeutic window too little theophylline is ineffective, too much can cause toxicity. chronic theophylline toxicity is associated with an increased risk of seizures. Both acute and chronic toxicity can be life-threatening.

Theophylline may also be prescribed to treat apnea in premature neonates, but caffeine citrate is the preferred medication. Apnea compromises the amount of oxygen available to the body. It is a common and serious condition in premature neonates that must be promptly treated and closely monitored.

While both medications can reduce episodes of apnea, caffeine has fewer side effects and, thus, a lower risk of toxicity. At very high doses, symptoms similar to those found with theophylline toxicity may be seen.

كمية الكافين والثيوفيلين

هذا الاختبار يقيس كمية الكافين والثيوفيلين وهى ادوية تساعد فى تنشيط التنفس
الثيوفيلين هي واحدة من العديد من الأدوية التي يمكن اتخاذها من قبل الأطفال والبالغين الذين يعانون من مرض الربو والبالغين الذين لديهم مرض الانسداد الرئوي المزمن ويستخدم ايضا لعلاج توقف التنفس لدى حديثى الولادة

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