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Multiple dose activated charcoal for theophylline poisoning in young infants
Pediatrics
|September 1, 1987
Insights
Multiple doses of activated charcoal effectively treated theophylline overdose in infants under six months. This method enhanced drug elimination and was well-tolerated, offering a viable treatment option for young children.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Toxicology
- Pharmacology
- Emergency Medicine
Background:
- Theophylline overdose is a serious condition in infants.
- Limited treatment options exist for theophylline poisoning in young infants.
Abstract:
Five cases are presented in which multiple doses of activated charcoal were given to infants 6 months of age or less, as treatment of theophylline overdose. This therapy was tolerated in all cases with apparent enhancement of theophylline elimination. Use of multiple dose activated charcoal appears to be a viable option in the treatment of young infants with theophylline poisoning.