T48.6Dagger codeAsterisk code

Poisoning, antiasthmatics, not elsewhere classified

Poisoning by agents primarily acting on smooth and skeletal muscles and the respiratory system

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GuidelinesTheophylline PoisoningDescription Diagnostic criteria General and supportive measures Medicine treatment Referral ICD-10 code: T48.6 DESCRIPTION Agents such as aminophylline and caffeine have similar features in overdose. Sustained release preparations can cause prolonged toxicity. Toxicity can occur with therapeutic dosing. DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA Clinical Mainly affects the gastrointestinal, cardiovascular and cen
GuidelinesTheophylline PoisoningDescription General measures Medicine treatment Referral T48.6 + (X44.99/X64.99/Y14.99) DESCRIPTION Patients present with: tachycardia and tachyarrhythmias, hyperventilation nausea and vomiting tremor agitation profound hypokalaemia seizures GENERAL MEASURES Monitor ECG and treat dysrhythmias. Monitor and correct fluid status and electrolyte abnormalities. Monitor theophylline concentrations, if