Theophylline-induced seizures in accidentally overdosed neonates

Gal, P.; Roop, C.; Robinson, H.; Erkan, N.V.; Gal, P; Roop, C; Robinson, H; Erkan, N.V

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Theophylline-induced seizures in accidentally overdosed neonates

Gal, P.; Roop, C.; Robinson, H.; Erkan, N.V.

Pediatrics 65(3): 547-549

1980

ISSN/ISBN: 0031-4005

PMID: 7360543

Document Number: 162478

Theophylline-induced seizures are reported in two neonates. The serum theophylline concentration during seizures were 51.0 mg/liter and 54.0 mg/liter. Toxic symptoms prior to seizures may be absent or undetected, suporting the necessity of blood level monitoring during theophylline therapy.