Theophylline use-a conundrum in modern medicine: a case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The theophylline toxidrome presents with multisystemic involvement that includes cardiovascular, neurologic, metabolic, musculoskeletal, and gastrointestinal manifestations. Considering such a varied spectrum of presentations, it is often difficult to ascertain the diagnosis of this particular toxidrome. Review of home medications is an important step when working with a patient presenting as a toxidrome.

Case description

The case report is about a 69-year-old female patient who was brought to the emergency room in status epilepticus and atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response. She had a prolonged state of drowsiness following an initial antiepileptic therapy and a toxicologic screen positive for toxic levels of theophylline at 59.7 mcg/mL. Emergent di

SUBMITTER: Kommineni SS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11760928 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature