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PHARMACOLOGY
b. Methylxanthines
• Acts as a bronchodilator which will
reduce bronchiolar smooth muscle
spasm.
• Aminophylline - given IV (loading
dose 5 –7 mg/kg over 20– 40 min) or
IV maintenance dose of 0.5 - 1.2
mg/kg/hr.
• Side effects: -Cardiac arrythmias