Date: Wed, 14 May 2014 14:46:23 +0100
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Emma
By co-incidence we have been discussing this with pharmacy. In West Yorks it is believed that all preparations of theophylline are given as sustained release preparations so there is wisdom in taking 6-10 hours post dose samples as toxicity is related to peak concentrations.
Our involvement was triggered by pharmacy recommending annual plasma measurements and I was asking for the evidence for this blanket recommendation! but not been given it yet.
BW
Julian
Julian H Barth
Chair, Clinical Reference Group for Obesity, NHS England
Consultant Chemical Pathologist
Leeds General Infirmary
Leeds LS1 3EX
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>>> "Ashley Emma (KINGSTON HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST)" <
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Dear all,
We've had a query from one of our clinicians regarding sampling timing for oral theophylline. Our local guidelines state that levels should be taken immediately pre-dose. However the BNF and the product literature state that it should be taken 4-6 hours post dose. Is this because by 4-6 hours post dose, trough levels are reached? Which is the recommended time to measure?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Many thanks,
Emma
Emma Ashley
Senior Clinical Biochemist
Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Galsworthy Road
Kingston upon Thames
Surrey KT2 7QB
Tel. 020 8934 3309