Aminophylline/theophylline

Do not induce vomiting unless instructed to do so by Poison Control or by a physician. Contact Poison Control for treatment information.

Determine the following information:

• the patient's age, weight, and condition
• the name of the product (ingredients and strengths if known)
• the time it was swallowed
• the amount swallowed

They will instruct you if it is necessary to take the patient to the hospital. See Poison Control centers for telephone numbers and addresses. Take the container with you to the emergency room.

Some or all of the following procedures may be performed:

• treatment of symptoms
• monitor vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, and so forth)
• maintain blood pressure within normal limits
• administer activated charcoal
• administer a laxative
• use gastric lavage
• administer artificial respiration

Convulsions and irregular heartbeats are difficult to control.

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