Caffeine and theophylline are widely used as a treatment for
bradycardia and hypoxemia in premature infants. Because of the
toxicity of both substances TDM is recommended. In a review of
dozens of papers I found no clear recommendations for drug
monitoring.
What are your opinions about TDM for caffein. is it useful or not,
in what cases, .....? All comments are welcome.
Dr.H.Mueller
Institut fuer Laboratoriumsmedizin
Klinik am Eichert
Postfach 660
73006 Goeppingen
Deutschland
Tel.: +49 (0)7161 642248
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