Q: Phenytoin may intensify the seizures caused by theophylline? (select one)
A) True
B) False
Answer: A
Phenytoin as well as its pro-drug fosphenytoin may make seizures caused by cocaine and theophylline worse! Intravenous Benzodiazepines is the preferred drug of treatment.
#neurology
#pharmacology
References:
1. Wills B, Erickson T. Chemically induced seizures. Clin Lab Med 2006; 26:185.
2. Paloucek FP, Rodvold KA. Evaluation of theophylline overdoses and toxicities. Ann Emerg Med 1988; 17:135.
A) True
B) False
Answer: A
Phenytoin as well as its pro-drug fosphenytoin may make seizures caused by cocaine and theophylline worse! Intravenous Benzodiazepines is the preferred drug of treatment.
#neurology
#pharmacology
References:
1. Wills B, Erickson T. Chemically induced seizures. Clin Lab Med 2006; 26:185.
2. Paloucek FP, Rodvold KA. Evaluation of theophylline overdoses and toxicities. Ann Emerg Med 1988; 17:135.
No comments:
Post a Comment