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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
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