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theophylline and Apnea

theophylline has been researched along with Apnea in 198 studies

Apnea: A transient absence of spontaneous respiration.

Research Excerpts

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"Methylxanthines, including caffeine, theophylline, and aminophylline, work as stimulants of the respiratory drive, and decrease apnea of prematurity, a developmental disorder common in preterm infants."9.41Caffeine versus other methylxanthines for the prevention and treatment of apnea in preterm infants. ( Bruschettini, M; Marques, KA; Moresco, L; Sjögren, A; Soll, R, 2023)
"To compare the effect of prolonged inhalation of a low concentration of CO(2) with theophylline for the treatment of apnea of prematurity."9.16CO(2) inhalation as a treatment for apnea of prematurity: a randomized double-blind controlled trial. ( Al-Matary, A; Al-Saif, S; Alvaro, RE; Cates, D; Chiu, A; Khalil, M; Kwiatkowski, K; Manfreda, J; Minski, J; Qurashi, M; Rigatto, H, 2012)
"To compare standard doses of theophylline and caffeine for apnea of prematurity in terms of apnea frequency and assess the need for therapeutic drug monitoring."9.14Caffeine versus theophylline for apnea of prematurity: a randomised controlled trial. ( Bacopoulou, F; Markantonis, SL; Skouroliakou, M, 2009)
"8% CO(2) in preterm infants decreases the duration and rate of apnea as effectively as or better than theophylline with fewer adverse side effects."9.13A randomized controlled trial of theophylline versus CO2 inhalation for treating apnea of prematurity. ( Al-Saif, S; Alvaro, R; Cates, D; Kwiatkowski, K; Manfreda, J; Qurashi, M; Rigatto, H, 2008)
"Apnea of prematurity (AOP) is frequently managed with nasal continuous positive airway pressure (NCPAP)."9.09High-flow nasal cannulae in the management of apnea of prematurity: a comparison with conventional nasal continuous positive airway pressure. ( Hudson-Mason, A; Lemke, RP; Osiovich, H; Sreenan, C, 2001)
" Aminophylline (n = 98) and caffeine citrate (n = 82) were equally effective in preventing apnea and bradycardia."9.08Aminophylline versus caffeine citrate for apnea and bradycardia prophylaxis in premature neonates. ( Brendstrup, L; Flachs, H; Larsen, PB; Skov, L, 1995)
"To assess if there was any advantage in the prophylactic use of theophylline to prevent apnea in preterms, we treated 56 preterms (Group A) < 34 weeks gestation with theophylline infusion and compared these with 25 age and weight matched preterms (Group B) who received no therapy."9.07Prophylactic theophylline infusion for prevention of apnea of prematurity. ( Ashavaid, TF; Merchant, RH; Sakhalkar, VS, 1992)
"A blinded, randomized, placebo-controlled trial was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of theophylline and doxapram therapy in 31 infants with significant apnea of prematurity."9.06A blinded, randomized, placebo-controlled trial to compare theophylline and doxapram for the treatment of apnea of prematurity. ( Finer, NN; Peliowski, A, 1990)
" The effectiveness of caffeine with regard to treatment success and the rate of apnea was not significantly different from that of theophylline or doxapram in two SRMAs."9.05Caffeine for the Treatment of Apnea in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: A Systematic Overview of Meta-Analyses. ( Abushanab, D; Al-Badriyeh, D; Al-Shaibi, S; Alhersh, E, 2020)
"19 infants admitted with a diagnosis of infantile apnea who were found to have periodic breathing were given oral theophylline to determine its effect."9.05An evaluation of theophylline for idiopathic apnea of infancy. ( Coward, JH; Duffley, LM; Finer, NN; Peters, KL, 1984)
"Theophylline is commonly used to treat apnea of prematurity."9.05Limitations of theophylline in the treatment of apnea of prematurity. ( Cabal, L; Rambhatla, S; Sims, ME; Wu, PY; Yau, G, 1985)
"The purpose of our prospective randomized study was to compare the efficacy of theophylline ethylenediamine and caffeine sodium citrate in the treatment of idiopathic apnea in premature infants."9.05Comparative efficacy of theophylline and caffeine in the treatment of idiopathic apnea in premature infants. ( Brouard, C; de Gamarra, E; Flouvat, B; Moriette, G; Murat, I; Pajot, N; Relier, JP; Walti, H, 1985)
"The pharmacokinetics of theophylline were examined in eight low-birth-weight infants (gestation: 26-32 weeks: birth-weight: 887-1,480 gm), who received the drug for treatment of primary apnea."9.04Theophylline pharmacokinetics in premature infants with apnea. ( Giacoia, G; Jusko, WJ; Koup, JR; Menke, J, 1976)
"The randomized controlled trials showed less apnea during doxapram treatment when compared to placebo, but no difference in treatment effect when compared to theophylline."8.95Doxapram Treatment for Apnea of Prematurity: A Systematic Review. ( Onland, W; Ten Hove, CH; van Kaam, AH; Vliegenthart, RJ, 2017)
"Apnea of prematurity (AOP) is a common complication of preterm birth, which affects more than 80 % of neonates with a birth weight less than 1,000 g."8.90Use of methylxanthine therapies for the treatment and prevention of apnea of prematurity. ( Schoen, K; Sherwin, CM; Spigarelli, MG; Stockmann, C; Yu, T, 2014)
"To evaluate the effect of caffeine compared with theophylline treatment on the risk of apnea and use of mechanical ventilation in preterm infants with recurrent apnea."8.86Caffeine versus theophylline for apnea in preterm infants. ( Henderson-Smart, DJ; Steer, PA, 2010)
" The diagnosis of apnea of prematurity (AOP) is one of exclusion."8.82Treatment of apnea of prematurity. ( Bhatt-Mehta, V; Schumacher, RE, 2003)
"All trials utilizing random or quasi-random patient allocation, in which methylxanthine (theophylline or caffeine) was compared with placebo or no treatment for apnea in preterm infants, were included."8.81Methylxanthine treatment for apnea in preterm infants. ( Henderson-Smart, DJ; Steer, P, 2001)
"The main objective was to determine in preterm infants with recurrent apnea, if treatment with CPAP compared with treatment with theophylline leads to a clinically important reduction in apnea or use of mechanical ventilation, without clinically important side effects."8.81Continuous positive airway pressure versus theophylline for apnea in preterm infants. ( Davis, PG; Henderson-Smart, DJ; Subramaniam, P, 2001)
"In preterm infants with recurrent apnea, how does treatment with doxapram compare with treatment with theophylline in leading to a clinically important reduction in apnea and use of mechanical ventilation, without clinically important side effects."8.80Doxapram versus methylxanthine for apnea in preterm infants. ( Henderson-Smart, DJ; Steer, P, 2000)
"A single small study of 20 infants (Saigal 1986) demonstrated a significant benefit to the infants receiving theophylline compared to those on an oscillating water bed in terms of mean rates of clinically important apnea (apnea > 14 seconds and bradycardia < 100, and cyanosis or receiving stimulation)."8.80Kinesthetic stimulation versus theophylline for apnea in preterm infants. ( Henderson-Smart, DJ; Osborn, DA, 2000)
"The main objective was to determine in preterm infants with recurrent apnea, if treatment with CPAP compared with treatment with theophylline leads to a clinically important reduction in apnea or use of mechanical ventilation, without clinically important side effects."8.80Continuous positive airway pressure versus theophylline for apnea in preterm infants. ( Davis, PG; Henderson-Smart, DJ; Subramanian, P, 2000)
"All trials utilising random or quasi-random patient allocation, in which methylxanthine (theophylline or caffeine) was compared with placebo or no treatment for apnea in preterm infants, were included."8.80Methylxanthine treatment for apnea in preterm infants. ( Henderson-Smart, DJ; Steer, P, 2000)
"Apnea of prematurity (AOP) is a common problem that affects premature infants and, to a lesser degree, term infants."8.80Current options in the management of apnea of prematurity. ( Bhatia, J, 2000)
" theophylline, aminophylline or caffeine) for the treatment of apnea in preterm infants."8.80Doxapram versus methylxanthine for apnea in preterm infants. ( Henderson-Smart, DJ; Steer, P, 2000)
"Apnea of prematurity is a common problem of the premature infant under 30 weeks gestation."8.80Theophylline or caffeine: which is best for apnea of prematurity? ( Gannon, BA, 2000)
"Apnea of prematurity is one of the most common problems in the neonatal intensive care unit."8.79Pharmacologic management of apnea of prematurity. ( Calhoun, LK, 1996)
"Caffeine and theophylline are effective in the treatment of apnea in the newborn infant."8.76Methylxanthines in apnea of prematurity. ( Aranda, JV; Turmen, T, 1979)
"The factors affecting the safety and efficacy of aminophylline use in the treatment of apnea of prematurity (AOP) in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) are not clear."7.91Factors affecting the efficacy and safety of aminophylline in treatment of apnea of prematurity in neonatal intensive care unit. ( Dong, Z; Lu, X; Lyu, Q; Mao, Y; Miao, C; Ye, C; Yu, L; Zhang, J, 2019)
"This study aimed to evaluate predictive factors involved in efficacy and safety in Japanese infants who received theophylline therapy to prevent apnea of prematurity (AOP) after weaning from mechanical ventilation."7.83Predictive Factors for Efficacy and Safety of Prophylactic Theophylline for Extubation in Infants with Apnea of Prematurity. ( Douchi, T; Irie, T; Irikura, M; Ishitsuka, Y; Kondo, T; Kondo, Y; Mitarai, F; Orita, Y; Shimodozono, Y; Takeda, Y, 2016)
" Fifty-two patients with apnea hospitalized at the National Center for Child Health and Development were enrolled (total number of plasma concentration points=90)."7.74[Population pharmacokinetic analysis of two theophylline formulations in premature neonates and infants with apnea]. ( Hanada, K; Ishikawa, Y; Ito, Y; Kushida, K; Nakamura, T; Ogata, H; Saito, M; Suda, Y; Tsuchiwata, S, 2008)
" Apneas of greater than 10 seconds were recorded, as well as the occurrence of bradycardia or desaturation."7.71Apnea at discharge and gastro-esophageal reflux in the preterm infant. ( Barrington, KJ; Rich, W; Tan, K, 2002)
" The adenosine A3 receptor agonist, N6-2-(4-aminophenyl)ethyladenosine (APNEA) induces hypotension in the anaesthetized rat."7.69A role for mast cells in adenosine A3 receptor-mediated hypotension in the rat. ( Fozard, JR; Hannon, JP; Pfannkuche, HJ, 1995)
" Significant complications occurred in 4 of 38 patients, including atrial fibrillation, accelerated ventricular tachycardia, apnea, and 1 minute of asystole."7.69Therapeutic and diagnostic utility of adenosine during tachycardia evaluation in children. ( Crosson, JE; Dunnigan, A; Etheridge, SP; Hesslein, PS; Milstein, S, 1994)
"Methylxanthine use in the treatment of apnea of prematurity is well documented."7.69Impact of theophylline use in Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome. ( Abedin, M; Agwunobi, J; Beeram, M; Sinkford, S; Young, M, 1996)
"To determine whether primidone reduced the occurrence of apnea of prematurity in neonates with apnea resistant to theophylline."7.68The use of primidone in neonates with theophylline-resistant apnea. ( Gaylord, M; Lorch, V; Miller, CA; Zimmerman, AW, 1993)
" However, what should be done if expert opinions differ concerning the care that is "ordinarily used"? Home apnea monitoring (HAM) is prescribed at times for graduates of neonatal intensive care units despite the fact that indications for its use are not well established and efficacy is completely unknown."7.68What is the legal 'standard of medical care' when there is no standard medical care? A survey of the use of home apnea monitoring by neonatology fellowship training programs in the United States. ( Hipps, R; Lantos, J; Meadow, W; Mendez, D; Ostrowski, M, 1992)
"The effectiveness of caffeine citrate in preventing idiopathic apnea in premature infants was evaluated."7.68Effectiveness and side effects of two different doses of caffeine in preventing apnea in premature infants. ( Carnevale, A; Chiarotti, M; De Carolis, MP; De Giovanni, N; Muzii, U; Romagnoli, C; Tortorolo, G; Zecca, E, 1992)
"5 mg/kg/h) doxapram may help wean from positive airway pressure very low birthweight (less than or equal to 1250 g) infants with apnea unresponsive to aminophylline."7.68Low-dose doxapram for apnea unresponsive to aminophylline in very low birthweight infants. ( Brion, LP; Reinersman, G; Roth, P; Vega-Rich, C, 1991)
"Arousal is an important protective mechanism that aids in the resolution of obstructive sleep apnea in adults and children, but its role in neonatal apnea has not been investigated."7.68Behavioral arousal in newborn infants and its association with termination of apnea. ( Belan, MA; Cowen, CP; Mathew, OP; Thoppil, CK, 1991)
"5 mg/kg/h theophylline) were administered in that order and in reverse order to patients with apnea of prematurity."7.68Lack of a pharmacokinetic interaction between doxapram and theophylline in apnea of prematurity. ( Coutts, RT; Finer, NN; Jamali, F; Malek, F; Peliowski, A, 1991)
"From a group of 50 premature newborns with central and mixed apnea, 34 received a loading dose of 4."7.68[Post-dosage loading concentrations of theophylline and pharmacokinetic study after the fifth maintenance dosage in premature newborns with apnea]. ( Belmont-Gómez, A; Calderón-Mandujano, B; González-Treviño, J; Juárez-Olguín, H; Prado-Serrano, A; Rodríguez-Palomares, C; Udaeta-Mora, E, 1991)
"The simultaneous determination of caffeine and theophylline plasmatic levels has been proposed when the later is used in the treatment of the newborn's apnea."7.68[Importance of monitoring theophylline and caffeine plasma levels in the management of neonatal apnea]. ( Sacristán del Castillo, JA; Soto Alvarez, J, 1991)
"We hypothesized that enteral doxapram would effectively treat apnea of prematurity without the appearance of major side effects."7.68Clinical and physiological responses to prolonged nasogastric administration of doxapram for apnea of prematurity. ( Cates, DB; Hasan, SU; Kwiatkowski, K; Rigatto, H; Seifert, B; Tay-Uyboco, J, 1991)
" This, and the known high incidence of apneas in infants who subsequently are victims of sudden infant death syndrome, has led to aggressive attempts at early identification of newborns with abnormal cardio-respiratory patterns."7.67Apnea in newborn infants: approach to management. ( Banagale, RC; Howatt, WF; Roloff, DW, 1984)
"Apnea of infancy represents a problem that is commonly encountered by the practicing pediatrician; yet, few publications have outlined a practical approach to the care of such infants."7.67Infant apnea. An approach to management. ( Fox, WW; Spitzer, AR, 1984)
" To determine the effect of theophylline treatment on endocrine function in neonates with apnea, 10 infants were studied prospectively pretreatment, immediately following therapeutic blood levels of theophylline, at 2, 4, and 6 weeks thereafter and finally 2 weeks after discontinuation of theophylline."7.67Theophylline treatment in the neonate with apnea: effect on growth hormone, thyroid hormone and TRH induced TSH secretion. ( Huseman, CA; Nelson, RM; Varma, MM; Willett, LD, 1987)
"In an effort to characterize significant neonatal apnea and evaluate the nursing diagnosis of apnea, apnea type and frequency were determined in 27 infants by continuous computer recording of heart rate, respiratory impedance, end-tidal CO2, and either or both transcutaneous oxygen and pulse oximetry."7.67Neonatal apnea: diagnosis by nurse versus computer. ( Finer, NN; Muttitt, SC; Rossmann, J; Tierney, AJ, 1988)
"In an effort to establish the minimum effective dose of theophylline in the treatment of idiopathic apnea of prematurity, a prospective trial of 22 infants with at least 0."7.67The dose response of theophylline in the treatment of apnea of prematurity. ( Finer, NN; Muttitt, SC; Tierney, AJ, 1988)
"This review provides an understanding of current problems related to apnea of infancy."7.67Infant apnea. ( Fox, WW; Spitzer, AR, 1986)
" If no cause is found, the diagnosis of idiopathic infantile apnea is made."7.67Infantile apnea. ( McCulloch, K; Vidyasagar, D, 1986)
"To determine the effect of phenobarbital sodium therapy and subependymal intraventricular hemorrhage (SEp-IVH) on the theophylline requirement of premature infants suffering with apnea and seizure activity, we compared three groups of patients as follows: group 1, those with apnea of prematurity (ten patients); group 2, those with apnea and SEp-IVH (ten patients); and group 3, those with apnea, SEp-IVH, and seizure activity for which they were receiving phenobarbital therapy (nine patients)."7.67Phenobarbital increases the theophylline requirement of premature infants being treated for apnea. ( Gottschalk, SK; Kissling, GE; Schuth, CR; Tran, TH; Yazdani, M, 1987)
"Urinary excretion of various catecholamine metabolites (4-hydroxy-3-methoxymandelic acid, homovanillic acid, 3-methoxy-4-hydroxphenylglycol) was studied in preterm infants with idiopathic apnea treated with theophylline."7.66Effect of theophylline on neurotransmitters in preterm infants with apnea. ( Bhat, AM; Chuang, L; Karoum, F; Lavenstein, B; Scanlon, JW, 1983)
" The periodic breathing and apnea seemed to be caused by a decreased oxygen tension which can induce an instability of the central respiratory control mechanisms."7.66Ventilatory studies in two older infants with prolonged apnea. ( Broberger, U; Lagercrantz, H; Milerad, J; von Euler, C, 1980)
" We suggest that idiopathic apnea of prematurity is not associated with depletion of catecholamine stores in the central nervous system."7.66Cerebrospinal fluid concentration of biogenic amine metabolites in idiopathic apnea of prematurity. ( Bhat, AM; Chuang, L; Karoum, F; Lavenstein, B; Scanlon, JW, 1983)
" Despite apnea monitoring systems, 136/203 (67%) apneic episodes greater than or equal to 20 seconds in duration, including 19 episodes greater than or equal to 50 seconds in duration, were not recorded by nursing staff."7.66Undetected episodes of prolonged apnea and severe bradycardia in preterm infants. ( Alexander, JR; Farndon, PA; Jones, RA; Kong, C; Levitt, GA; Richards, JM; Southall, DP; Wilson, AJ, 1983)
" Treatment of neonatal apnea with theophylline as documented by a normal follow-up pneumocardiogram should be considered successful only when the levels of both theophylline and caffeine have been documented subtherapeutic at time of re-test."7.66Effect of serum caffeine level on pneumocardiogram of premature infants treated for apnea with theophylline. ( Banagale, RC, 1982)
"Theophylline and caffeine are both effective stimulants of the central nervous system for the therapy of neonatal apnea."7.66Pharmacologic considerations in the therapy of neonatal apnea. ( Aranda, JV; Grondin, D; Sasyniuk, BI, 1981)
"Twenty-two full-term infants, aged 0 to 6 weeks, with a history of unexplained apnea and respiratory abnormalities on pneumogram recordings, were treated with theophylline (average dose 7."7.66Treatment of apnea and excessive periodic breathing in the full-term infant. ( Kelly, DH; Shannon, DC, 1981)
"9 micrograms/ml) were observed in seven premature infants with severe idiopathic apnea."7.66Low-dose theophylline therapy in idiopathic apnea of prematurity. ( Auld, PA; Krauss, AN; Milsap, RL; Myers, TF; Reidenberg, MM, 1980)
"The relation between plasma concentration of theophylline and number of apnea preterm infants was studied in six patients."7.66Plasma concentration-effect relationship of theophylline in treatment of apnea in preterm infants. ( Lagercrantz, H; Rane, A; Tunell, R, 1980)
"Theophylline disposition was examined in 17 premature neonates (birth weight 760--1,480 g) at cessation of therapy for primary apnea Mean +/- SD of clearance (22."7.66Factors affecting theophylline pharmacokinetics in premature infants with apnea. ( Giacoia, G; Hilligoss, DM; Jusko, WJ; Koup, JR, 1980)
"495 kg) with apnea due to periodic breathing (apneic interval = 5 to 10 seconds) or with "serious apnea" (greater than or equal to 20 seconds) were studied before and after the administration of theophylline."7.66Physiologic changes induced by theophylline in the treatment of apnea in preterm infants. ( Davi, MJ; Rigatto, H; Sankaran, K; Seshia, MM; Simons, FE; Simons, KJ, 1978)
" Theophylline treatment was not efficient in the prevention of apnea when a serious underlying disease was present."7.66Kinetics and efficacy of theophylline in the treatment of apnea in the premature newborn. ( Assael, BM; Bonati, M; Caccamo, ML; Gerna, M; Latini, R; Mandelli, M; Marini, A; Sereni, F; Tognoni, G, 1978)
"To the well known methods for prevention of neonatal apnea like stimulation, CPAP, and mechanical ventilation the treatment with theophylline has been added recently."7.66[Prevention of neonatal apnea with theophylline (author's transl)]. ( Frisch, H; Irnberger, E; Müller, W, 1978)
"The efficacy of theophylline in preventing severe apnea was evaluated in 17 low-birthweight infants (mean weight, 1,400 gm)."7.65Prevention of apnea and bradycardia in low-birthweight infants. ( Gotay, F; Moylan, FM; Rogers, MC; Shannon, DC; Stein, IM; Todres, ID, 1975)
"Twelve premature infants with primary apnea were treated with theophylline as an alternative to mechanical ventilation."7.65Treatment of severe apnea in prematures with orally administered theophylline. ( Shapiro, DL; Smith, B; Uauy, R; Warshaw, JB, 1975)
"Methylxanthines, including caffeine, theophylline, and aminophylline, work as stimulants of the respiratory drive, and decrease apnea of prematurity, a developmental disorder common in preterm infants."5.41Caffeine versus other methylxanthines for the prevention and treatment of apnea in preterm infants. ( Bruschettini, M; Marques, KA; Moresco, L; Sjögren, A; Soll, R, 2023)
" The mean plasma half-live of theophylline was 22."5.26[Pharmacokinetics of theophylline and caffeine in premature infants with apnea (author's transl)]. ( Lipowsky, G; Riechert, M; Stiegler, H; Stöckl, H, 1981)
"To compare the effect of prolonged inhalation of a low concentration of CO(2) with theophylline for the treatment of apnea of prematurity."5.16CO(2) inhalation as a treatment for apnea of prematurity: a randomized double-blind controlled trial. ( Al-Matary, A; Al-Saif, S; Alvaro, RE; Cates, D; Chiu, A; Khalil, M; Kwiatkowski, K; Manfreda, J; Minski, J; Qurashi, M; Rigatto, H, 2012)
"To compare standard doses of theophylline and caffeine for apnea of prematurity in terms of apnea frequency and assess the need for therapeutic drug monitoring."5.14Caffeine versus theophylline for apnea of prematurity: a randomised controlled trial. ( Bacopoulou, F; Markantonis, SL; Skouroliakou, M, 2009)
"8% CO(2) in preterm infants decreases the duration and rate of apnea as effectively as or better than theophylline with fewer adverse side effects."5.13A randomized controlled trial of theophylline versus CO2 inhalation for treating apnea of prematurity. ( Al-Saif, S; Alvaro, R; Cates, D; Kwiatkowski, K; Manfreda, J; Qurashi, M; Rigatto, H, 2008)
"The present work aimed to estimate the theophylline pharmacokinetic parameters (TH-PKP) in preterm neonates with apnea during the first month of life in order to optimize its dosage regimen."5.11Pharmacokinetics of theophylline in preterm neonates during the first month of life. ( Ali, AS; Fida, NM; Islam, SI; Sheikh, AA, 2004)
" The total number of respiratory pauses and the number of apneas followed by either cardiac slowing (decrease in heart rate more than 10%) or bradycardia decreased significantly."5.10Effects of theophylline on the pattern of spontaneous breathing in preterm infants less than 1000 g of birth weight. ( Rieger-Fackeldey, E; Schulze, A; von Poblotzki, M, 2003)
"Apnea of prematurity (AOP) is frequently managed with nasal continuous positive airway pressure (NCPAP)."5.09High-flow nasal cannulae in the management of apnea of prematurity: a comparison with conventional nasal continuous positive airway pressure. ( Hudson-Mason, A; Lemke, RP; Osiovich, H; Sreenan, C, 2001)
" Aminophylline (n = 98) and caffeine citrate (n = 82) were equally effective in preventing apnea and bradycardia."5.08Aminophylline versus caffeine citrate for apnea and bradycardia prophylaxis in premature neonates. ( Brendstrup, L; Flachs, H; Larsen, PB; Skov, L, 1995)
"To assess if there was any advantage in the prophylactic use of theophylline to prevent apnea in preterms, we treated 56 preterms (Group A) < 34 weeks gestation with theophylline infusion and compared these with 25 age and weight matched preterms (Group B) who received no therapy."5.07Prophylactic theophylline infusion for prevention of apnea of prematurity. ( Ashavaid, TF; Merchant, RH; Sakhalkar, VS, 1992)
"5, or (3) apnea associated with a heart rate less than 100 beats per minute that required frequent stimulation (more than 20 episodes during a 16-hour period)."5.06Theophylline treatment in the extubation of infants weighing less than 1,250 grams: a controlled trial. ( Ballard, RA; Clyman, RI; Durand, DJ; Goodman, A; Ray, P, 1987)
" The effectiveness of caffeine with regard to treatment success and the rate of apnea was not significantly different from that of theophylline or doxapram in two SRMAs."5.05Caffeine for the Treatment of Apnea in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: A Systematic Overview of Meta-Analyses. ( Abushanab, D; Al-Badriyeh, D; Al-Shaibi, S; Alhersh, E, 2020)
"19 infants admitted with a diagnosis of infantile apnea who were found to have periodic breathing were given oral theophylline to determine its effect."5.05An evaluation of theophylline for idiopathic apnea of infancy. ( Coward, JH; Duffley, LM; Finer, NN; Peters, KL, 1984)
"Theophylline is commonly used to treat apnea of prematurity."5.05Limitations of theophylline in the treatment of apnea of prematurity. ( Cabal, L; Rambhatla, S; Sims, ME; Wu, PY; Yau, G, 1985)
"The purpose of our prospective randomized study was to compare the efficacy of theophylline ethylenediamine and caffeine sodium citrate in the treatment of idiopathic apnea in premature infants."5.05Comparative efficacy of theophylline and caffeine in the treatment of idiopathic apnea in premature infants. ( Brouard, C; de Gamarra, E; Flouvat, B; Moriette, G; Murat, I; Pajot, N; Relier, JP; Walti, H, 1985)
"The pharmacokinetics of theophylline were examined in eight low-birth-weight infants (gestation: 26-32 weeks: birth-weight: 887-1,480 gm), who received the drug for treatment of primary apnea."5.04Theophylline pharmacokinetics in premature infants with apnea. ( Giacoia, G; Jusko, WJ; Koup, JR; Menke, J, 1976)
"The randomized controlled trials showed less apnea during doxapram treatment when compared to placebo, but no difference in treatment effect when compared to theophylline."4.95Doxapram Treatment for Apnea of Prematurity: A Systematic Review. ( Onland, W; Ten Hove, CH; van Kaam, AH; Vliegenthart, RJ, 2017)
" The benefits of methylxanthine-based therapies in the apnea of prematurity and their translational potential in pediatric affections of the respiratory tract are here presented."4.93The potential of methylxanthine-based therapies in pediatric respiratory tract diseases. ( Franco, R; Martínez-Pinilla, E; Oñatibia-Astibia, A, 2016)
"Apnea of prematurity (AOP) is a common complication of preterm birth, which affects more than 80 % of neonates with a birth weight less than 1,000 g."4.90Use of methylxanthine therapies for the treatment and prevention of apnea of prematurity. ( Schoen, K; Sherwin, CM; Spigarelli, MG; Stockmann, C; Yu, T, 2014)
"Recurrent apnea is common in preterm infants with consequent episodes of loss of effective breathing and the bronchodilator theophylline prevents apnea and reduces the number of apneic attacks."4.90Clinical pharmacology of theophylline in preterm infants: effects, metabolism and pharmacokinetics. ( Pacifici, GM, 2014)
"To evaluate the effect of caffeine compared with theophylline treatment on the risk of apnea and use of mechanical ventilation in preterm infants with recurrent apnea."4.86Caffeine versus theophylline for apnea in preterm infants. ( Henderson-Smart, DJ; Steer, PA, 2010)
" The diagnosis of apnea of prematurity (AOP) is one of exclusion."4.82Treatment of apnea of prematurity. ( Bhatt-Mehta, V; Schumacher, RE, 2003)
"All trials utilizing random or quasi-random patient allocation, in which methylxanthine (theophylline or caffeine) was compared with placebo or no treatment for apnea in preterm infants, were included."4.81Methylxanthine treatment for apnea in preterm infants. ( Henderson-Smart, DJ; Steer, P, 2001)
"The main objective was to determine in preterm infants with recurrent apnea, if treatment with CPAP compared with treatment with theophylline leads to a clinically important reduction in apnea or use of mechanical ventilation, without clinically important side effects."4.81Continuous positive airway pressure versus theophylline for apnea in preterm infants. ( Davis, PG; Henderson-Smart, DJ; Subramaniam, P, 2001)
" Caffeine is used to treat apnea of the newborn because of its low toxicity."4.80Standards of laboratory practice: theophylline and caffeine monitoring. National Academy of Clinical Biochemistry. ( Kotagal, U; Pesce, AJ; Rashkin, M, 1998)
" Although more controlled studies would be helpful, relatively clear-cut indications for the use of ventilatory stimulants exist for hypercapnic obesity-hypoventilation patients (medroxyprogesterone), myxedema (thyroid replacement), central apnea (acetazolamide), and periodic breathing in congestive heart failure (theophylline)."4.80Pharmacologic treatment of sleep-disordered breathing. ( Hudgel, DW; Thanakitcharu, S, 1998)
"In preterm infants with recurrent apnea, how does treatment with doxapram compare with treatment with theophylline in leading to a clinically important reduction in apnea and use of mechanical ventilation, without clinically important side effects."4.80Doxapram versus methylxanthine for apnea in preterm infants. ( Henderson-Smart, DJ; Steer, P, 2000)
"A single small study of 20 infants (Saigal 1986) demonstrated a significant benefit to the infants receiving theophylline compared to those on an oscillating water bed in terms of mean rates of clinically important apnea (apnea > 14 seconds and bradycardia < 100, and cyanosis or receiving stimulation)."4.80Kinesthetic stimulation versus theophylline for apnea in preterm infants. ( Henderson-Smart, DJ; Osborn, DA, 2000)
"The main objective was to determine in preterm infants with recurrent apnea, if treatment with CPAP compared with treatment with theophylline leads to a clinically important reduction in apnea or use of mechanical ventilation, without clinically important side effects."4.80Continuous positive airway pressure versus theophylline for apnea in preterm infants. ( Davis, PG; Henderson-Smart, DJ; Subramanian, P, 2000)
"All trials utilising random or quasi-random patient allocation, in which methylxanthine (theophylline or caffeine) was compared with placebo or no treatment for apnea in preterm infants, were included."4.80Methylxanthine treatment for apnea in preterm infants. ( Henderson-Smart, DJ; Steer, P, 2000)
"Apnea of prematurity (AOP) is a common problem that affects premature infants and, to a lesser degree, term infants."4.80Current options in the management of apnea of prematurity. ( Bhatia, J, 2000)
" theophylline, aminophylline or caffeine) for the treatment of apnea in preterm infants."4.80Doxapram versus methylxanthine for apnea in preterm infants. ( Henderson-Smart, DJ; Steer, P, 2000)
"Apnea of prematurity is a common problem of the premature infant under 30 weeks gestation."4.80Theophylline or caffeine: which is best for apnea of prematurity? ( Gannon, BA, 2000)
"Apnea of prematurity is one of the most common problems in the neonatal intensive care unit."4.79Pharmacologic management of apnea of prematurity. ( Calhoun, LK, 1996)
"Caffeine and theophylline are effective in the treatment of apnea in the newborn infant."4.76Methylxanthines in apnea of prematurity. ( Aranda, JV; Turmen, T, 1979)
"The factors affecting the safety and efficacy of aminophylline use in the treatment of apnea of prematurity (AOP) in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) are not clear."3.91Factors affecting the efficacy and safety of aminophylline in treatment of apnea of prematurity in neonatal intensive care unit. ( Dong, Z; Lu, X; Lyu, Q; Mao, Y; Miao, C; Ye, C; Yu, L; Zhang, J, 2019)
"This study aimed to evaluate predictive factors involved in efficacy and safety in Japanese infants who received theophylline therapy to prevent apnea of prematurity (AOP) after weaning from mechanical ventilation."3.83Predictive Factors for Efficacy and Safety of Prophylactic Theophylline for Extubation in Infants with Apnea of Prematurity. ( Douchi, T; Irie, T; Irikura, M; Ishitsuka, Y; Kondo, T; Kondo, Y; Mitarai, F; Orita, Y; Shimodozono, Y; Takeda, Y, 2016)
"Methylxanthines like caffeine and theophylline have long been used to treat apnea of prematurity."3.80Methylxanthine reversal of opioid-induced respiratory depression in the neonatal rat: mechanism and location of action. ( Ballanyi, K; Ciechanski, P; Mosca, EV; Roy, A; Scheibli, EC; Wilson, RJ, 2014)
" Respiratory inhibition was defined to be central apnea immediately after crying with a decrease in SpO2 to <60%."3.73Respiratory inhibition after crying in infants. ( Ebisu, R; Hayashi, T; Hayashi, Y; Kubo, S; Minowa, H; Ohgitani, A; Uchida, Y; Yoshida, K; Yoshizawa, H, 2006)
" Three premature neonates received inadvertent intravenous overdoses of theophylline for apnea of prematurity while in newborn intensive care."3.71Theophylline toxicokinetics in premature newborns. ( Jarrett, RV; Kauffman, RE; Lowry, JA; Pettett, G; Wasserman, G, 2001)
" Apneas of greater than 10 seconds were recorded, as well as the occurrence of bradycardia or desaturation."3.71Apnea at discharge and gastro-esophageal reflux in the preterm infant. ( Barrington, KJ; Rich, W; Tan, K, 2002)
"Apnea occurs commonly in preterm infants."3.70Effect of theophylline on glucose production and lipolysis in preterm infants (< or = 32 weeks). ( Diderholm, B; Ewald, U; Gustafsson, J, 1999)
"Theophylline has been widely used to treat apnea of premature neonates."3.70Pharmacokinetics of theophylline and caffeine after intravenous administration of aminophylline to premature neonates in Korea. ( Ahn, HW; Choi, JH; Park, KJ; Shin, WG; Suh, OK, 1999)
" The adenosine A3 receptor agonist, N6-2-(4-aminophenyl)ethyladenosine (APNEA) induces hypotension in the anaesthetized rat."3.69A role for mast cells in adenosine A3 receptor-mediated hypotension in the rat. ( Fozard, JR; Hannon, JP; Pfannkuche, HJ, 1995)
" Significant complications occurred in 4 of 38 patients, including atrial fibrillation, accelerated ventricular tachycardia, apnea, and 1 minute of asystole."3.69Therapeutic and diagnostic utility of adenosine during tachycardia evaluation in children. ( Crosson, JE; Dunnigan, A; Etheridge, SP; Hesslein, PS; Milstein, S, 1994)
"Methylxanthine use in the treatment of apnea of prematurity is well documented."3.69Impact of theophylline use in Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome. ( Abedin, M; Agwunobi, J; Beeram, M; Sinkford, S; Young, M, 1996)
"2 x Postnatal age in weeks) + 5) is preferred when intravenous theophylline therapy for apnea and bradycardia or for asthma is initiated."3.68Evaluation of three theophylline dosing equations for use in infants up to one year of age. ( Hogue, SL; Phelps, SJ, 1993)
"To determine whether primidone reduced the occurrence of apnea of prematurity in neonates with apnea resistant to theophylline."3.68The use of primidone in neonates with theophylline-resistant apnea. ( Gaylord, M; Lorch, V; Miller, CA; Zimmerman, AW, 1993)
" caused fetal apnea that was reduced from 143 +/- 45."3.68Influence of prolonged adenosine receptor blockade on fetal sleep and breathing patterns. ( Avital, A; Chernick, V; Jansen, AH; Sitar, DS, 1993)
" However, what should be done if expert opinions differ concerning the care that is "ordinarily used"? Home apnea monitoring (HAM) is prescribed at times for graduates of neonatal intensive care units despite the fact that indications for its use are not well established and efficacy is completely unknown."3.68What is the legal 'standard of medical care' when there is no standard medical care? A survey of the use of home apnea monitoring by neonatology fellowship training programs in the United States. ( Hipps, R; Lantos, J; Meadow, W; Mendez, D; Ostrowski, M, 1992)
" We recorded tidal volume, airflow, and DIA and PCA electromyograms (EMG) in 12 full-term, 14 premature, and 10 premature infants with apnea treated with aminophylline."3.68Developmental changes in sequential activation of laryngeal abductor muscle and diaphragm in infants. ( Eichenwald, EC; Howell, RG; Kosch, PC; Lindsey, J; Stark, R; Ungarelli, RA, 1992)
"The effectiveness of caffeine citrate in preventing idiopathic apnea in premature infants was evaluated."3.68Effectiveness and side effects of two different doses of caffeine in preventing apnea in premature infants. ( Carnevale, A; Chiarotti, M; De Carolis, MP; De Giovanni, N; Muzii, U; Romagnoli, C; Tortorolo, G; Zecca, E, 1992)
"5 mg/kg/h) doxapram may help wean from positive airway pressure very low birthweight (less than or equal to 1250 g) infants with apnea unresponsive to aminophylline."3.68Low-dose doxapram for apnea unresponsive to aminophylline in very low birthweight infants. ( Brion, LP; Reinersman, G; Roth, P; Vega-Rich, C, 1991)
"Arousal is an important protective mechanism that aids in the resolution of obstructive sleep apnea in adults and children, but its role in neonatal apnea has not been investigated."3.68Behavioral arousal in newborn infants and its association with termination of apnea. ( Belan, MA; Cowen, CP; Mathew, OP; Thoppil, CK, 1991)
"5 mg/kg/h theophylline) were administered in that order and in reverse order to patients with apnea of prematurity."3.68Lack of a pharmacokinetic interaction between doxapram and theophylline in apnea of prematurity. ( Coutts, RT; Finer, NN; Jamali, F; Malek, F; Peliowski, A, 1991)
"From a group of 50 premature newborns with central and mixed apnea, 34 received a loading dose of 4."3.68[Post-dosage loading concentrations of theophylline and pharmacokinetic study after the fifth maintenance dosage in premature newborns with apnea]. ( Belmont-Gómez, A; Calderón-Mandujano, B; González-Treviño, J; Juárez-Olguín, H; Prado-Serrano, A; Rodríguez-Palomares, C; Udaeta-Mora, E, 1991)
"The simultaneous determination of caffeine and theophylline plasmatic levels has been proposed when the later is used in the treatment of the newborn's apnea."3.68[Importance of monitoring theophylline and caffeine plasma levels in the management of neonatal apnea]. ( Sacristán del Castillo, JA; Soto Alvarez, J, 1991)
"We hypothesized that enteral doxapram would effectively treat apnea of prematurity without the appearance of major side effects."3.68Clinical and physiological responses to prolonged nasogastric administration of doxapram for apnea of prematurity. ( Cates, DB; Hasan, SU; Kwiatkowski, K; Rigatto, H; Seifert, B; Tay-Uyboco, J, 1991)
" This, and the known high incidence of apneas in infants who subsequently are victims of sudden infant death syndrome, has led to aggressive attempts at early identification of newborns with abnormal cardio-respiratory patterns."3.67Apnea in newborn infants: approach to management. ( Banagale, RC; Howatt, WF; Roloff, DW, 1984)
"Apnea of infancy represents a problem that is commonly encountered by the practicing pediatrician; yet, few publications have outlined a practical approach to the care of such infants."3.67Infant apnea. An approach to management. ( Fox, WW; Spitzer, AR, 1984)
" Spontaneous prolonged apneic spells were recorded in both infants, and these consisted of two distinctly different apnea types."3.67Characterization of prolonged apneic episodes associated with respiratory syncytial virus infection. ( Pickens, DL; Schefft, GL; Storch, GA; Thach, BT, 1989)
" To determine the effect of theophylline treatment on endocrine function in neonates with apnea, 10 infants were studied prospectively pretreatment, immediately following therapeutic blood levels of theophylline, at 2, 4, and 6 weeks thereafter and finally 2 weeks after discontinuation of theophylline."3.67Theophylline treatment in the neonate with apnea: effect on growth hormone, thyroid hormone and TRH induced TSH secretion. ( Huseman, CA; Nelson, RM; Varma, MM; Willett, LD, 1987)
"In an effort to characterize significant neonatal apnea and evaluate the nursing diagnosis of apnea, apnea type and frequency were determined in 27 infants by continuous computer recording of heart rate, respiratory impedance, end-tidal CO2, and either or both transcutaneous oxygen and pulse oximetry."3.67Neonatal apnea: diagnosis by nurse versus computer. ( Finer, NN; Muttitt, SC; Rossmann, J; Tierney, AJ, 1988)
"In an effort to establish the minimum effective dose of theophylline in the treatment of idiopathic apnea of prematurity, a prospective trial of 22 infants with at least 0."3.67The dose response of theophylline in the treatment of apnea of prematurity. ( Finer, NN; Muttitt, SC; Tierney, AJ, 1988)
" Saline and water elicited the same pattern of responses, which frequently included swallows, central apnea, and airway obstruction and less commonly featured coughs, prolonged apnea, and arousal."3.67Upper airway chemoreflex responses to saline and water in preterm infants. ( Davies, AM; Koenig, JS; Thach, BT, 1988)
"This review provides an understanding of current problems related to apnea of infancy."3.67Infant apnea. ( Fox, WW; Spitzer, AR, 1986)
" If no cause is found, the diagnosis of idiopathic infantile apnea is made."3.67Infantile apnea. ( McCulloch, K; Vidyasagar, D, 1986)
"To determine the effect of phenobarbital sodium therapy and subependymal intraventricular hemorrhage (SEp-IVH) on the theophylline requirement of premature infants suffering with apnea and seizure activity, we compared three groups of patients as follows: group 1, those with apnea of prematurity (ten patients); group 2, those with apnea and SEp-IVH (ten patients); and group 3, those with apnea, SEp-IVH, and seizure activity for which they were receiving phenobarbital therapy (nine patients)."3.67Phenobarbital increases the theophylline requirement of premature infants being treated for apnea. ( Gottschalk, SK; Kissling, GE; Schuth, CR; Tran, TH; Yazdani, M, 1987)
" Furthermore, our data imply that an overactivity of central adenosine mechanisms may have a pathophysiological significance for the irregular breathing or apnea of prematurity sometimes seen in the human neonate."3.67Characterization of adenosine-induced respiratory depression in the preterm rabbit. ( Bergman, B; Hedner, J; Hedner, T; Jonason, J; Mueller, RA, 1985)
"Urinary excretion of various catecholamine metabolites (4-hydroxy-3-methoxymandelic acid, homovanillic acid, 3-methoxy-4-hydroxphenylglycol) was studied in preterm infants with idiopathic apnea treated with theophylline."3.66Effect of theophylline on neurotransmitters in preterm infants with apnea. ( Bhat, AM; Chuang, L; Karoum, F; Lavenstein, B; Scanlon, JW, 1983)
"5 months but who was equipped with an apnea monitor at home on psychological indications."3.66A case of near-miss SIDS developing an abnormal respiratory reaction to hypoxia. ( Bjure, J; Kjellmer, I; Wennergren, G, 1983)
" The periodic breathing and apnea seemed to be caused by a decreased oxygen tension which can induce an instability of the central respiratory control mechanisms."3.66Ventilatory studies in two older infants with prolonged apnea. ( Broberger, U; Lagercrantz, H; Milerad, J; von Euler, C, 1980)
" We suggest that idiopathic apnea of prematurity is not associated with depletion of catecholamine stores in the central nervous system."3.66Cerebrospinal fluid concentration of biogenic amine metabolites in idiopathic apnea of prematurity. ( Bhat, AM; Chuang, L; Karoum, F; Lavenstein, B; Scanlon, JW, 1983)
" Despite apnea monitoring systems, 136/203 (67%) apneic episodes greater than or equal to 20 seconds in duration, including 19 episodes greater than or equal to 50 seconds in duration, were not recorded by nursing staff."3.66Undetected episodes of prolonged apnea and severe bradycardia in preterm infants. ( Alexander, JR; Farndon, PA; Jones, RA; Kong, C; Levitt, GA; Richards, JM; Southall, DP; Wilson, AJ, 1983)
" Treatment of neonatal apnea with theophylline as documented by a normal follow-up pneumocardiogram should be considered successful only when the levels of both theophylline and caffeine have been documented subtherapeutic at time of re-test."3.66Effect of serum caffeine level on pneumocardiogram of premature infants treated for apnea with theophylline. ( Banagale, RC, 1982)
"Theophylline and caffeine are both effective stimulants of the central nervous system for the therapy of neonatal apnea."3.66Pharmacologic considerations in the therapy of neonatal apnea. ( Aranda, JV; Grondin, D; Sasyniuk, BI, 1981)
"Twenty-two full-term infants, aged 0 to 6 weeks, with a history of unexplained apnea and respiratory abnormalities on pneumogram recordings, were treated with theophylline (average dose 7."3.66Treatment of apnea and excessive periodic breathing in the full-term infant. ( Kelly, DH; Shannon, DC, 1981)
"Theophylline is a safe, effective drug for the treatment of apnea of prematurity."3.66Pharmacokinetics of theophylline in neonates. ( Rigatto, H; Simons, FE; Simons, KJ, 1981)
" This view assumes that pharmacologic manipulation of apnea of prematurity is in itself a desirable goal and clearly superior to treatment of apneic episodes when they occur."3.66Adverse effects of caffeine and theophylline in the newborn infant. ( Aranda, JV; Clozel, M; Howell, J, 1981)
"Theophylline (T) tissue distribution was studied in 11 premature newborns treated with T for prematurity apnea, who had died from severe pathology."3.66Theophylline distribution in the premature neonate. ( Assael, BM; Bonati, M; Latini, R; Marra, G; Parini, R, 1981)
"9 micrograms/ml) were observed in seven premature infants with severe idiopathic apnea."3.66Low-dose theophylline therapy in idiopathic apnea of prematurity. ( Auld, PA; Krauss, AN; Milsap, RL; Myers, TF; Reidenberg, MM, 1980)
"Simultaneous blood and saliva samples were drawn for determination of caffeine and theophylline concentrations in 17 infants receiving caffeine or theophylline therapy for apnea of prematurity."3.66Use of salivary concentrations in the prediction of serum caffeine and theophylline concentrations in premature infants. ( Bada, HS; Khanna, NN; Somani, SM, 1980)
"The relation between plasma concentration of theophylline and number of apnea preterm infants was studied in six patients."3.66Plasma concentration-effect relationship of theophylline in treatment of apnea in preterm infants. ( Lagercrantz, H; Rane, A; Tunell, R, 1980)
"7 micrograms/ml) on metabolic rate were observed in 11 premature infants with severe idiopathic apnea of prematurity."3.66Oxygen consumption in apneic premature infants after low-dose theophylline. ( Auld, PA; Krauss, AN; Milsap, RL, 1980)
"Theophylline disposition was examined in 17 premature neonates (birth weight 760--1,480 g) at cessation of therapy for primary apnea Mean +/- SD of clearance (22."3.66Factors affecting theophylline pharmacokinetics in premature infants with apnea. ( Giacoia, G; Hilligoss, DM; Jusko, WJ; Koup, JR, 1980)
" This study was performed to examine the development of premature infants treated with theophylline in the neonatal period for apnea."3.66Developmental outcome of premature infants treated with theophylline. ( Eitzman, DV; Holstrum, WJ; Nelson, RM; Resnick, MB, 1980)
"495 kg) with apnea due to periodic breathing (apneic interval = 5 to 10 seconds) or with "serious apnea" (greater than or equal to 20 seconds) were studied before and after the administration of theophylline."3.66Physiologic changes induced by theophylline in the treatment of apnea in preterm infants. ( Davi, MJ; Rigatto, H; Sankaran, K; Seshia, MM; Simons, FE; Simons, KJ, 1978)
"Plasma concentrations of theophylline and caffeine in seven premature neonates receiving theophylline orally for treatment of apnea at age one to 9 days were measured by high performance liquid chromatography, ultraviolet spectrophotometry, and mass spectrometry."3.66Metabolism of theophylline to caffeine in premature newborn infants. ( Aranda, JV; Baltassat, P; Bethenod, M; Bory, C; Frederich, A; Porthault, M, 1979)
" Caffeine produced from theophylline may add to the pharmacologic effects of theophylline in newborn infants with apnea."3.66Metabolism of theophylline to caffeine in human fetal liver. ( Aldridge, A; Aranda, JV; Haber, R; Louridas, AT; Thom, P; Vitullo, BB, 1979)
" Theophylline treatment was not efficient in the prevention of apnea when a serious underlying disease was present."3.66Kinetics and efficacy of theophylline in the treatment of apnea in the premature newborn. ( Assael, BM; Bonati, M; Caccamo, ML; Gerna, M; Latini, R; Mandelli, M; Marini, A; Sereni, F; Tognoni, G, 1978)
"The present study is a report on 9 premature infants treated with aminophylline for relief of apnea."3.66Alterations in state in apneic pre-term infants receiving theophylline. ( Auld, PA; Dietrich, J; Drayer, DE; Krauss, AN; Reidenberg, M, 1978)
"One of a pair of preterm twins treated with theophylline (2 mg/kg per day) for apnoea developed episodes of hyperglycaemia in glycosuria."3.66Theophylline toxicity in a neonate. ( Drayton, MR; Gamsu, HR; Larcher, VF; Sanderson, MC; Sandhu, B, 1978)
"To the well known methods for prevention of neonatal apnea like stimulation, CPAP, and mechanical ventilation the treatment with theophylline has been added recently."3.66[Prevention of neonatal apnea with theophylline (author's transl)]. ( Frisch, H; Irnberger, E; Müller, W, 1978)
"The efficacy of theophylline in preventing severe apnea was evaluated in 17 low-birthweight infants (mean weight, 1,400 gm)."3.65Prevention of apnea and bradycardia in low-birthweight infants. ( Gotay, F; Moylan, FM; Rogers, MC; Shannon, DC; Stein, IM; Todres, ID, 1975)
"Twelve premature infants with primary apnea were treated with theophylline as an alternative to mechanical ventilation."3.65Treatment of severe apnea in prematures with orally administered theophylline. ( Shapiro, DL; Smith, B; Uauy, R; Warshaw, JB, 1975)
"If caffeine was found to have a greater effect, this would influence prescribing habits."2.69Comparison of the effects of theophylline and caffeine on serum erythropoietin concentration in premature infants. ( Fang, S; Gamsu, HR; Greenough, A; Marsden, JT; Peters, TJ; Sherwood, RA, 1998)
"Theophylline, a drug that has been used for several decades, has several different actions at a cellular level, including inhibition of phosphodiesterase isoenzymes, antagonism of adenosine, enhancement of catecholamine secretion, and modulation of calcium fluxes."2.40Theophylline: recent advances in the understanding of its mode of action and uses in clinical practice. ( Lipsky, JJ; Vassallo, R, 1998)
" In our case, the theophylline dosage was approximately half the amount described in previous reports."1.62Severe pallid breath-holding spells treated with low-dose theophylline. ( Asakai, H; Oda, Y; Sato, A, 2021)
"Aminophylline was administered intravenously in 13 infants with apnoea, in a loading dose of 5 mg/kg and maintenance dose of 3 mg/kg, every 8 h."1.34Reliability of salivary theophylline in monitoring the treatment for apnoea of prematurity. ( Chereches-Panta, P; Culea, M; Nanulescu, MV; Palibroda, N, 2007)
"The final pharmacokinetic parameters were CL (mL/h) = [6."1.33Population pharmacokinetics of theophylline in very premature Japanese infants with apnoea. ( Fukuda, T; Imamura, T; Irie, T; Irikura, M; Kondo, G; Kondo, Y; Maeda, T; Shin-o, T; Yukawa, E, 2005)
" Clearance (CL), volume of distribution (V), and oral bioavailability (F1) from liquid preparations were modelled alone, and under the influence of demographic and clinical covariates, assuming a 1-compartment model with first-order elimination."1.29Theophylline population pharmacokinetics from routine monitoring data in very premature infants with apnoea. ( Charles, BG; Flenady, VJ; Grant, TC; Lee, TC; Steer, PA, 1996)
" Qualitative and quantitative differences in pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of drugs should be considered before dosage regimens can be established."1.27[Peculiarities of drug therapy in childhood]. ( Kusenbach, G; Reinhardt, D, 1986)
" Bioavailability up to 7 h after administration was determined from the serum concentration-time course."1.26Influence of food intake on bioavailability of theophylline in premature infants. ( Bergt, U; Heimann, G; Murgescu, J, 1982)
" This report describes a practical method based on the use of a conventional, hand-held programmable calculator to derive first-order kinetic constants from serum drug level data obtained after intermittent intravenous doses of the agent and explains how to apply these data to design more optimal dosage regimens."1.26A method for the bedside application of first-order pharmacokinetics in therapeutic management. ( Green, TP; Mirkin, BL, 1980)
" The mean plasma half-live of theophylline was 22."1.26[Pharmacokinetics of theophylline and caffeine in premature infants with apnea (author's transl)]. ( Lipowsky, G; Riechert, M; Stiegler, H; Stöckl, H, 1981)
"Caffeine was detectable in plasma at birth, and in preterm infants not receiving theophylline; plasma levels of caffeine tended to be similar to the levels in their mothers' milk."1.26Plasma xanthine levels in low birthweight infants treated or not treated with theophylline. ( Brazier, JL; Renaud, H; Ribon, B; Salle, BL, 1979)
"), a value similar to that of children, but the half-life (30."1.26Pharmacokinetic aspects of theophylline in premature newborns. ( Aranda, JV; Loughnan, PM; Neims, AH; Parsons, WD; Sitar, DS, 1976)

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Long, JY1
Hu, YH1
Xia, Y1
Du, FF1
Dai, HR1
Tian, M1
Xu, J1
Cheng, R1
Ding, XS1
Guo, HL1
Chen, F1
Rocha, A1
Pinto, ACPN1
Pachito, DV1
Drager, LF1
Lorenzi-Filho, G1
Atallah, ÁN1
Moresco, L1
Sjögren, A1
Marques, KA1
Soll, R1
Bruschettini, M1
Alhersh, E1
Abushanab, D1
Al-Shaibi, S1
Al-Badriyeh, D1
Sato, A1
Oda, Y1
Asakai, H1
Ye, C1
Miao, C1
Yu, L1
Dong, Z1
Zhang, J1
Mao, Y1
Lu, X1
Lyu, Q1
Carano, N1
Bo, I1
Zanetti, E1
Tchana, B1
Barbato, G1
Agnetti, A1
Schoen, K1
Yu, T1
Stockmann, C1
Spigarelli, MG1
Sherwin, CM1
Mosca, EV1
Ciechanski, P1
Roy, A1
Scheibli, EC1
Ballanyi, K1
Wilson, RJ1
Pacifici, GM1
Oñatibia-Astibia, A1
Martínez-Pinilla, E1
Franco, R1
Kondo, T1
Kondo, Y2
Orita, Y1
Mitarai, F1
Ishitsuka, Y1
Irikura, M2
Shimodozono, Y1
Douchi, T1
Takeda, Y1
Irie, T2
Vliegenthart, RJ1
Ten Hove, CH1
Onland, W1
van Kaam, AH1
Sohn, JA1
Kim, HS1
Oh, J1
Cho, JY1
Yu, KS1
Lee, J1
Shin, SH1
Lee, JA1
Choi, CW1
Kim, EK1
Kim, BI1
Park, EA1
Al-Saif, S2
Alvaro, R1
Manfreda, J2
Kwiatkowski, K3
Cates, D2
Qurashi, M2
Rigatto, H6
Skouroliakou, M1
Bacopoulou, F1
Markantonis, SL1
Henderson-Smart, DJ11
Steer, PA3
De Paoli, AG2
Alvaro, RE1
Khalil, M1
Al-Matary, A1
Chiu, A1
Minski, J1
Bhatt-Mehta, V1
Schumacher, RE1
von Poblotzki, M1
Rieger-Fackeldey, E1
Schulze, A1
Wasunna, A1
Fischer, R1
Lang, SM1
Leitl, M1
Thiere, M1
Steiner, U1
Huber, RM1
Islam, SI1
Ali, AS1
Sheikh, AA1
Fida, NM1
McNamara, DG1
Nixon, GM1
Anderson, BJ1
Fukuda, T1
Yukawa, E1
Kondo, G1
Maeda, T1
Shin-o, T1
Imamura, T1
Minowa, H1
Kubo, S1
Yoshizawa, H1
Hayashi, Y1
Hayashi, T1
Yoshida, K1
Ebisu, R1
Uchida, Y1
Ohgitani, A1
Chereches-Panta, P1
Nanulescu, MV1
Culea, M1
Palibroda, N1
Suda, Y1
Hanada, K1
Tsuchiwata, S1
Saito, M1
Nakamura, T1
Ito, Y1
Ishikawa, Y1
Kushida, K1
Ogata, H1
Bhat, AM2
Scanlon, JW2
Lavenstein, B2
Chuang, L2
Karoum, F2
Banagale, RC2
Roloff, DW1
Howatt, WF1
Haley, TJ1
Finer, NN5
Peters, KL1
Duffley, LM1
Coward, JH1
Weinberger, M1
Wennergren, G2
Wennergren, M1
Tudehope, DI1
Rogers, Y1
Aranda, JV9
Scalais, E1
Papageorgiou, A1
Beharry, K1
Bjure, J1
Kjellmer, I1
Sourgens, H1
Staib, AH1
Bielicki, M1
von Loewenich, V1
Spitzer, AR3
Fox, WW2
Fesslová, V1
Caccamo, ML3
Salice, P1
Marimi, A1
Jones, RA3
Lagercrantz, H2
Broberger, U1
Milerad, J1
von Euler, C1
Lönnerholm, G2
Lindström, B2
Paalzow, L1
Sedin, G1
Tudehope, D1
Burke, J1
Loadsman, T1
Hargreaves, DB1
Lealman, GT1
Mulley, BA1
Srinivasan, G2
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Clinical Trials (10)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
A Prospective, Controlled Trial of Inhalation of Low Concentration of CO2 in Preterm Infants Not Responding to Caffeine for the Treatment of Apnea of Prematurity[NCT01911182]Phase 2/Phase 37 participants (Actual)Interventional2011-10-31Terminated (stopped due to Low recruitment rate)
[NCT01066728]Phase 2/Phase 387 participants (Actual)Interventional2001-08-31Completed
WAVE Trial in Premature Infants With Apnea of Prematurity Using a Simple, Non-invasive Vibratory Device to Study the Effectiveness in Supporting Breathing and General Stability[NCT04528030]17 participants (Anticipated)Interventional2021-04-01Not yet recruiting
Treatment of High-altitude Sleep Disturbance: A Double-blind Comparison of Temazepam Versus Acetazolamide.[NCT01519544]34 participants (Actual)Interventional2012-03-31Completed
Comparison of Humidified High Flow Nasal Cannula to Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure for Non-Invasive Respiratory Support in Neonates[NCT00609882]420 participants (Actual)Interventional2007-12-31Completed
Adaptive Dynamic Inspiratory Nasal Apparatus (ADINA): Comparison to High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)[NCT03171129]40 participants (Anticipated)Interventional2024-01-31Not yet recruiting
High Flow Nasal Cannula vs Bubble Nasal CPAP for the Treatment of Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn in Infants ≥ 35 Weeks Gestation[NCT01270581]7 participants (Actual)Interventional2010-07-31Terminated (stopped due to lack of sufficient enrollment)
Post-extubation High-flow Nasal Oxygen vs. Conventional Oxygen in Patients Recovered From Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure for Preventing Extubation Failure[NCT03361683]127 participants (Actual)Interventional2017-10-01Completed
Comparison of High Flow Nasal Cannula Therapy to Nasal Oxygen (O2) as a Treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) in Infants[NCT02858154]9 participants (Actual)Interventional2016-02-29Completed
Observational, Cross-over Study of the Positive Distending Pressure Generated by Humidified High Flow Nasal Cannula as Compared to Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure[NCT00356668]Phase 316 participants (Actual)Interventional2006-07-31Completed
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Trial Outcomes

AHI From Diagnostic Sleep Study Compared to AHI From Sleep Study Improvement in OSA With Low Flow Oxygen Via Nasal Cannula

All subjects will receive 3-4 hours of experimental treatment (HFNC) during a research portion of a PSG and then for the 6-8 hours of clinically ordered PSG will receive low flow oxygen by nasal cannula. (NCT02858154)
Timeframe: end of visit (12 hours)

Interventionevents/hour (Mean)
AHI from diagnostic sleep studyAHI from improvement in OSA with low flow oxygen by nasal cannula
Average AHI Diagnostic Study Compared to Average AHI With Improvement in OSA With Low Flow Oxygen13.444.9

Average AHI Diagnostic Sleep Study Compared to Average AHI With Improvement in OSA With HFNC

AHI will be compared from diagnostic sleep study to average AHI with improvement in OSA with HFNC (NCT02858154)
Timeframe: End of visit (12 hours)

Interventionevents/hour (Mean)
AHI on diagnostic studyAHI with improvement in OSA with HFNC
Average AHI Diagnostic Sleep Study Compared to Average AHI With Improvement in OSA With HFNC15.65.12

Reviews

35 reviews available for theophylline and Apnea

ArticleYear
Pharmacological treatment for central sleep apnoea in adults.
    The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 2023, 02-27, Volume: 2

    Topics: Acetazolamide; Adult; Aged; Apnea; Buspirone; Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors; Disorders of Excessive

2023
Caffeine versus other methylxanthines for the prevention and treatment of apnea in preterm infants.
    The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 2023, 10-04, Volume: 10

    Topics: Aminophylline; Apnea; Birth Weight; Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia; Caffeine; Hearing Loss; Humans; Infa

2023
Caffeine for the Treatment of Apnea in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: A Systematic Overview of Meta-Analyses.
    Paediatric drugs, 2020, Volume: 22, Issue:4

    Topics: Apnea; Caffeine; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature; Infant, Premature, Diseases; Intensive

2020
Use of methylxanthine therapies for the treatment and prevention of apnea of prematurity.
    Paediatric drugs, 2014, Volume: 16, Issue:2

    Topics: Apnea; Caffeine; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Citrates; Drug Monitoring; Humans; Infant, Prema

2014
Clinical pharmacology of theophylline in preterm infants: effects, metabolism and pharmacokinetics.
    Current pediatric reviews, 2014, Volume: 10, Issue:4

    Topics: Apnea; Brain; Bronchodilator Agents; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature; Kidney; Lung; Saliv

2014
The potential of methylxanthine-based therapies in pediatric respiratory tract diseases.
    Respiratory medicine, 2016, Volume: 112

    Topics: Adolescent; Apnea; Asthma; Bronchodilator Agents; Caffeine; Child; Child, Preschool; Cough; Humans;

2016
Doxapram Treatment for Apnea of Prematurity: A Systematic Review.
    Neonatology, 2017, Volume: 111, Issue:2

    Topics: Apnea; Caffeine; Doxapram; Gestational Age; Humans; Infant; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature; Infa

2017
Caffeine versus theophylline for apnea in preterm infants.
    The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 2010, Jan-20, Issue:1

    Topics: Apnea; Bronchodilator Agents; Caffeine; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Humans; Infant, Newborn;

2010
Methylxanthine treatment for apnoea in preterm infants.
    The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 2010, Dec-08, Issue:12

    Topics: Apnea; Caffeine; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature; Infa

2010
Prophylactic methylxanthine for prevention of apnoea in preterm infants.
    The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 2010, Dec-08, Issue:12

    Topics: Apnea; Bradycardia; Caffeine; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Humans; Hypoxia; Infant, Newborn; I

2010
Treatment of apnea of prematurity.
    Paediatric drugs, 2003, Volume: 5, Issue:3

    Topics: Aminophylline; Apnea; Caffeine; Clinical Trials as Topic; Doxapram; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant,

2003
Methylxanthines for the treatment of apnea associated with bronchiolitis and anesthesia.
    Paediatric anaesthesia, 2004, Volume: 14, Issue:7

    Topics: Anesthesia, General; Apnea; Bronchiolitis; Caffeine; Clinical Trials as Topic; Humans; Infant; Infan

2004
Metabolism and pharmacokinetics of theophylline in human neonates, children, and adults.
    Drug metabolism reviews, 1983, Volume: 14, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Age Factors; Apnea; Asthma; Biotransformation; Bradycardia; Caffeine; Child; Female; Half-Lif

1983
The pharmacology and therapeutic use of theophylline.
    The Journal of allergy and clinical immunology, 1984, Volume: 73, Issue:5 Pt 1

    Topics: Acute Disease; Adolescent; Adult; Apnea; Asthma; Bronchodilator Agents; Chemistry, Pharmaceutical; C

1984
SIDS and near-SIDS (second of two parts).
    The New England journal of medicine, 1982, Apr-29, Volume: 306, Issue:17

    Topics: Apnea; Counseling; Family; Humans; Infant; Infections; Monitoring, Physiologic; Respiration; Socioec

1982
Pharmacologic management of apnea of prematurity.
    The Journal of perinatal & neonatal nursing, 1996, Volume: 9, Issue:4

    Topics: Apnea; Bronchodilator Agents; Caffeine; Drug Monitoring; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature,

1996
Theophylline: recent advances in the understanding of its mode of action and uses in clinical practice.
    Mayo Clinic proceedings, 1998, Volume: 73, Issue:4

    Topics: Apnea; Apoptosis; Asthma; Calcium Channels; Capillary Leak Syndrome; Catecholamines; Erythropoietin;

1998
Standards of laboratory practice: theophylline and caffeine monitoring. National Academy of Clinical Biochemistry.
    Clinical chemistry, 1998, Volume: 44, Issue:5

    Topics: Apnea; Bronchodilator Agents; Caffeine; Drug Monitoring; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Lung Diseases, Obs

1998
Pharmacologic treatment of sleep-disordered breathing.
    American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine, 1998, Volume: 158, Issue:3

    Topics: Acetazolamide; Antihypertensive Agents; Apnea; Bronchodilator Agents; Diuretics; Dyspnea; Evidence-B

1998
Doxapram versus methylxanthine for apnea in preterm infants.
    The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 2000, Issue:2

    Topics: Aminophylline; Apnea; Doxapram; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature; Infant, Premature, Disea

2000
Caffeine versus theophylline for apnea in preterm infants.
    The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 2000, Issue:2

    Topics: Apnea; Bronchodilator Agents; Caffeine; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Humans; Infant, Newborn;

2000
Kinesthetic stimulation versus theophylline for apnea in preterm infants.
    The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 2000, Issue:2

    Topics: Apnea; Beds; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature; Infant,

2000
Continuous positive airway pressure versus theophylline for apnea in preterm infants.
    The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 2000, Issue:2

    Topics: Apnea; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature; Infant, Premature, Diseases; Positive-Pressure Re

2000
Methylxanthine treatment for apnea in preterm infants.
    The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 2000, Issue:2

    Topics: Apnea; Caffeine; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature; Infa

2000
Current options in the management of apnea of prematurity.
    Clinical pediatrics, 2000, Volume: 39, Issue:6

    Topics: Apnea; Caffeine; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Doxapram; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Prema

2000
Doxapram versus methylxanthine for apnea in preterm infants.
    The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 2000, Issue:4

    Topics: Aminophylline; Apnea; Doxapram; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature; Infant, Premature, Disea

2000
Methylxanthine treatment for apnea in preterm infants.
    The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 2001, Issue:3

    Topics: Apnea; Caffeine; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature; Infa

2001
Continuous positive airway pressure versus theophylline for apnea in preterm infants.
    The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 2001, Issue:4

    Topics: Apnea; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature; Infant, Premature, Diseases; Positive-Pressure Re

2001
Theophylline or caffeine: which is best for apnea of prematurity?
    Neonatal network : NN, 2000, Volume: 19, Issue:8

    Topics: Apnea; Caffeine; Citrates; Drug Combinations; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Infant, Newborn; In

2000
Apnea and periodic breathing.
    Seminars in perinatology, 1977, Volume: 1, Issue:4

    Topics: Apnea; Carbon Dioxide; Cheyne-Stokes Respiration; Humans; Hypoxia; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Prematur

1977
Transcutaneous oxygen measurement to evaluate drug effects.
    Clinics in perinatology, 1979, Volume: 6, Issue:1

    Topics: Anesthesia, Obstetrical; Apnea; Electrodes; Female; Fetal Monitoring; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infan

1979
Methylxanthines in apnea of prematurity.
    Clinics in perinatology, 1979, Volume: 6, Issue:1

    Topics: Apnea; Caffeine; Hemodynamics; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature, Diseases; Kinetics; Respi

1979
Clinical pharmacology of theophylline.
    South African medical journal = Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir geneeskunde, 1979, Jul-14, Volume: 56, Issue:2

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Adolescent; Adult; Aging; Apnea; Arterioles; Biological Availability; Bronchia

1979
Pharmacotherapy of neonatal apnea.
    Indian pediatrics, 1991, Volume: 28, Issue:11

    Topics: Apnea; Caffeine; Citrates; Doxapram; Drug Combinations; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Theophylline

1991
[Recent acquisitions on the pharmacology and therapeutic uses of theophylline with special reference to cardiovascular effects].
    La Clinica terapeutica, 1991, Feb-28, Volume: 136, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Angina Pectoris; Apnea; Asthma; Cardiovascular System; Child; Female; Humans; Infant, Newborn

1991

Trials

21 trials available for theophylline and Apnea

ArticleYear
A randomized controlled trial of theophylline versus CO2 inhalation for treating apnea of prematurity.
    The Journal of pediatrics, 2008, Volume: 153, Issue:4

    Topics: Administration, Inhalation; Apnea; Bronchodilator Agents; Carbon Dioxide; Humans; Infant, Newborn; I

2008
A randomized controlled trial of theophylline versus CO2 inhalation for treating apnea of prematurity.
    The Journal of pediatrics, 2008, Volume: 153, Issue:4

    Topics: Administration, Inhalation; Apnea; Bronchodilator Agents; Carbon Dioxide; Humans; Infant, Newborn; I

2008
A randomized controlled trial of theophylline versus CO2 inhalation for treating apnea of prematurity.
    The Journal of pediatrics, 2008, Volume: 153, Issue:4

    Topics: Administration, Inhalation; Apnea; Bronchodilator Agents; Carbon Dioxide; Humans; Infant, Newborn; I

2008
A randomized controlled trial of theophylline versus CO2 inhalation for treating apnea of prematurity.
    The Journal of pediatrics, 2008, Volume: 153, Issue:4

    Topics: Administration, Inhalation; Apnea; Bronchodilator Agents; Carbon Dioxide; Humans; Infant, Newborn; I

2008
Caffeine versus theophylline for apnea of prematurity: a randomised controlled trial.
    Journal of paediatrics and child health, 2009, Volume: 45, Issue:10

    Topics: Apnea; Bronchodilator Agents; Caffeine; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Drug Therapy, Combination

2009
CO(2) inhalation as a treatment for apnea of prematurity: a randomized double-blind controlled trial.
    The Journal of pediatrics, 2012, Volume: 160, Issue:2

    Topics: Administration, Inhalation; Apnea; Bronchodilator Agents; Carbon Dioxide; Combined Modality Therapy;

2012
Effects of theophylline on the pattern of spontaneous breathing in preterm infants less than 1000 g of birth weight.
    Early human development, 2003, Volume: 72, Issue:1

    Topics: Apnea; Bronchodilator Agents; Heart Rate; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature; Infant, Very L

2003
Theophylline and acetazolamide reduce sleep-disordered breathing at high altitude.
    The European respiratory journal, 2004, Volume: 23, Issue:1

    Topics: Acetazolamide; Administration, Oral; Altitude; Altitude Sickness; Apnea; Autacoids; Blood Gas Analys

2004
Pharmacokinetics of theophylline in preterm neonates during the first month of life.
    Saudi medical journal, 2004, Volume: 25, Issue:4

    Topics: Aminophylline; Apnea; Bronchodilator Agents; Female; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature; Inf

2004
An evaluation of theophylline for idiopathic apnea of infancy.
    Developmental pharmacology and therapeutics, 1984, Volume: 7, Issue:2

    Topics: Apnea; Birth Weight; Clinical Trials as Topic; Humans; Infant; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature, D

1984
Apnoea of immaturity. 1. A controlled trial of theophylline and face mask continuous positive airways pressure.
    Archives of disease in childhood, 1982, Volume: 57, Issue:10

    Topics: Apnea; Clinical Trials as Topic; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature, Diseases; Monitoring, P

1982
Aminophylline versus caffeine citrate for apnea and bradycardia prophylaxis in premature neonates.
    Acta paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992), 1995, Volume: 84, Issue:4

    Topics: Apnea; Bradycardia; Caffeine; Citrates; Drug Combinations; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Prematur

1995
Erythropoietin levels during theophylline treatment in premature infants.
    The Journal of pediatrics, 1994, Volume: 124, Issue:1

    Topics: Apnea; Erythropoietin; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature; Infant, Premature, Diseases; Theo

1994
Comparison of the effects of theophylline and caffeine on serum erythropoietin concentration in premature infants.
    European journal of pediatrics, 1998, Volume: 157, Issue:5

    Topics: Anemia; Apnea; Caffeine; Erythropoietin; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature; Infant, Prematu

1998
High-flow nasal cannulae in the management of apnea of prematurity: a comparison with conventional nasal continuous positive airway pressure.
    Pediatrics, 2001, Volume: 107, Issue:5

    Topics: Apnea; Bradycardia; Bronchodilator Agents; Cross-Over Studies; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Prem

2001
High-flow nasal cannulae in the management of apnea of prematurity: a comparison with conventional nasal continuous positive airway pressure.
    Pediatrics, 2001, Volume: 107, Issue:5

    Topics: Apnea; Bradycardia; Bronchodilator Agents; Cross-Over Studies; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Prem

2001
High-flow nasal cannulae in the management of apnea of prematurity: a comparison with conventional nasal continuous positive airway pressure.
    Pediatrics, 2001, Volume: 107, Issue:5

    Topics: Apnea; Bradycardia; Bronchodilator Agents; Cross-Over Studies; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Prem

2001
High-flow nasal cannulae in the management of apnea of prematurity: a comparison with conventional nasal continuous positive airway pressure.
    Pediatrics, 2001, Volume: 107, Issue:5

    Topics: Apnea; Bradycardia; Bronchodilator Agents; Cross-Over Studies; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Prem

2001
High-flow nasal cannulae in the management of apnea of prematurity: a comparison with conventional nasal continuous positive airway pressure.
    Pediatrics, 2001, Volume: 107, Issue:5

    Topics: Apnea; Bradycardia; Bronchodilator Agents; Cross-Over Studies; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Prem

2001
High-flow nasal cannulae in the management of apnea of prematurity: a comparison with conventional nasal continuous positive airway pressure.
    Pediatrics, 2001, Volume: 107, Issue:5

    Topics: Apnea; Bradycardia; Bronchodilator Agents; Cross-Over Studies; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Prem

2001
High-flow nasal cannulae in the management of apnea of prematurity: a comparison with conventional nasal continuous positive airway pressure.
    Pediatrics, 2001, Volume: 107, Issue:5

    Topics: Apnea; Bradycardia; Bronchodilator Agents; Cross-Over Studies; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Prem

2001
High-flow nasal cannulae in the management of apnea of prematurity: a comparison with conventional nasal continuous positive airway pressure.
    Pediatrics, 2001, Volume: 107, Issue:5

    Topics: Apnea; Bradycardia; Bronchodilator Agents; Cross-Over Studies; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Prem

2001
High-flow nasal cannulae in the management of apnea of prematurity: a comparison with conventional nasal continuous positive airway pressure.
    Pediatrics, 2001, Volume: 107, Issue:5

    Topics: Apnea; Bradycardia; Bronchodilator Agents; Cross-Over Studies; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Prem

2001
High-flow nasal cannulae in the management of apnea of prematurity: a comparison with conventional nasal continuous positive airway pressure.
    Pediatrics, 2001, Volume: 107, Issue:5

    Topics: Apnea; Bradycardia; Bronchodilator Agents; Cross-Over Studies; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Prem

2001
High-flow nasal cannulae in the management of apnea of prematurity: a comparison with conventional nasal continuous positive airway pressure.
    Pediatrics, 2001, Volume: 107, Issue:5

    Topics: Apnea; Bradycardia; Bronchodilator Agents; Cross-Over Studies; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Prem

2001
High-flow nasal cannulae in the management of apnea of prematurity: a comparison with conventional nasal continuous positive airway pressure.
    Pediatrics, 2001, Volume: 107, Issue:5

    Topics: Apnea; Bradycardia; Bronchodilator Agents; Cross-Over Studies; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Prem

2001
High-flow nasal cannulae in the management of apnea of prematurity: a comparison with conventional nasal continuous positive airway pressure.
    Pediatrics, 2001, Volume: 107, Issue:5

    Topics: Apnea; Bradycardia; Bronchodilator Agents; Cross-Over Studies; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Prem

2001
High-flow nasal cannulae in the management of apnea of prematurity: a comparison with conventional nasal continuous positive airway pressure.
    Pediatrics, 2001, Volume: 107, Issue:5

    Topics: Apnea; Bradycardia; Bronchodilator Agents; Cross-Over Studies; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Prem

2001
High-flow nasal cannulae in the management of apnea of prematurity: a comparison with conventional nasal continuous positive airway pressure.
    Pediatrics, 2001, Volume: 107, Issue:5

    Topics: Apnea; Bradycardia; Bronchodilator Agents; Cross-Over Studies; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Prem

2001
High-flow nasal cannulae in the management of apnea of prematurity: a comparison with conventional nasal continuous positive airway pressure.
    Pediatrics, 2001, Volume: 107, Issue:5

    Topics: Apnea; Bradycardia; Bronchodilator Agents; Cross-Over Studies; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Prem

2001
High-flow nasal cannulae in the management of apnea of prematurity: a comparison with conventional nasal continuous positive airway pressure.
    Pediatrics, 2001, Volume: 107, Issue:5

    Topics: Apnea; Bradycardia; Bronchodilator Agents; Cross-Over Studies; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Prem

2001
High-flow nasal cannulae in the management of apnea of prematurity: a comparison with conventional nasal continuous positive airway pressure.
    Pediatrics, 2001, Volume: 107, Issue:5

    Topics: Apnea; Bradycardia; Bronchodilator Agents; Cross-Over Studies; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Prem

2001
High-flow nasal cannulae in the management of apnea of prematurity: a comparison with conventional nasal continuous positive airway pressure.
    Pediatrics, 2001, Volume: 107, Issue:5

    Topics: Apnea; Bradycardia; Bronchodilator Agents; Cross-Over Studies; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Prem

2001
High-flow nasal cannulae in the management of apnea of prematurity: a comparison with conventional nasal continuous positive airway pressure.
    Pediatrics, 2001, Volume: 107, Issue:5

    Topics: Apnea; Bradycardia; Bronchodilator Agents; Cross-Over Studies; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Prem

2001
High-flow nasal cannulae in the management of apnea of prematurity: a comparison with conventional nasal continuous positive airway pressure.
    Pediatrics, 2001, Volume: 107, Issue:5

    Topics: Apnea; Bradycardia; Bronchodilator Agents; Cross-Over Studies; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Prem

2001
High-flow nasal cannulae in the management of apnea of prematurity: a comparison with conventional nasal continuous positive airway pressure.
    Pediatrics, 2001, Volume: 107, Issue:5

    Topics: Apnea; Bradycardia; Bronchodilator Agents; Cross-Over Studies; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Prem

2001
High-flow nasal cannulae in the management of apnea of prematurity: a comparison with conventional nasal continuous positive airway pressure.
    Pediatrics, 2001, Volume: 107, Issue:5

    Topics: Apnea; Bradycardia; Bronchodilator Agents; Cross-Over Studies; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Prem

2001
High-flow nasal cannulae in the management of apnea of prematurity: a comparison with conventional nasal continuous positive airway pressure.
    Pediatrics, 2001, Volume: 107, Issue:5

    Topics: Apnea; Bradycardia; Bronchodilator Agents; Cross-Over Studies; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Prem

2001
High-flow nasal cannulae in the management of apnea of prematurity: a comparison with conventional nasal continuous positive airway pressure.
    Pediatrics, 2001, Volume: 107, Issue:5

    Topics: Apnea; Bradycardia; Bronchodilator Agents; Cross-Over Studies; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Prem

2001
High-flow nasal cannulae in the management of apnea of prematurity: a comparison with conventional nasal continuous positive airway pressure.
    Pediatrics, 2001, Volume: 107, Issue:5

    Topics: Apnea; Bradycardia; Bronchodilator Agents; Cross-Over Studies; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Prem

2001
High-flow nasal cannulae in the management of apnea of prematurity: a comparison with conventional nasal continuous positive airway pressure.
    Pediatrics, 2001, Volume: 107, Issue:5

    Topics: Apnea; Bradycardia; Bronchodilator Agents; Cross-Over Studies; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Prem

2001
High-flow nasal cannulae in the management of apnea of prematurity: a comparison with conventional nasal continuous positive airway pressure.
    Pediatrics, 2001, Volume: 107, Issue:5

    Topics: Apnea; Bradycardia; Bronchodilator Agents; Cross-Over Studies; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Prem

2001
High-flow nasal cannulae in the management of apnea of prematurity: a comparison with conventional nasal continuous positive airway pressure.
    Pediatrics, 2001, Volume: 107, Issue:5

    Topics: Apnea; Bradycardia; Bronchodilator Agents; Cross-Over Studies; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Prem

2001
High-flow nasal cannulae in the management of apnea of prematurity: a comparison with conventional nasal continuous positive airway pressure.
    Pediatrics, 2001, Volume: 107, Issue:5

    Topics: Apnea; Bradycardia; Bronchodilator Agents; Cross-Over Studies; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Prem

2001
High-flow nasal cannulae in the management of apnea of prematurity: a comparison with conventional nasal continuous positive airway pressure.
    Pediatrics, 2001, Volume: 107, Issue:5

    Topics: Apnea; Bradycardia; Bronchodilator Agents; Cross-Over Studies; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Prem

2001
High-flow nasal cannulae in the management of apnea of prematurity: a comparison with conventional nasal continuous positive airway pressure.
    Pediatrics, 2001, Volume: 107, Issue:5

    Topics: Apnea; Bradycardia; Bronchodilator Agents; Cross-Over Studies; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Prem

2001
High-flow nasal cannulae in the management of apnea of prematurity: a comparison with conventional nasal continuous positive airway pressure.
    Pediatrics, 2001, Volume: 107, Issue:5

    Topics: Apnea; Bradycardia; Bronchodilator Agents; Cross-Over Studies; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Prem

2001
High-flow nasal cannulae in the management of apnea of prematurity: a comparison with conventional nasal continuous positive airway pressure.
    Pediatrics, 2001, Volume: 107, Issue:5

    Topics: Apnea; Bradycardia; Bronchodilator Agents; Cross-Over Studies; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Prem

2001
High-flow nasal cannulae in the management of apnea of prematurity: a comparison with conventional nasal continuous positive airway pressure.
    Pediatrics, 2001, Volume: 107, Issue:5

    Topics: Apnea; Bradycardia; Bronchodilator Agents; Cross-Over Studies; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Prem

2001
High-flow nasal cannulae in the management of apnea of prematurity: a comparison with conventional nasal continuous positive airway pressure.
    Pediatrics, 2001, Volume: 107, Issue:5

    Topics: Apnea; Bradycardia; Bronchodilator Agents; Cross-Over Studies; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Prem

2001
Theophylline pharmacokinetics in premature infants with apnea.
    The Journal of pediatrics, 1976, Volume: 89, Issue:5

    Topics: Apnea; Clinical Trials as Topic; Drug Administration Schedule; Female; Humans; Infant, Low Birth Wei

1976
Prophylactic theophylline infusion for prevention of apnea of prematurity.
    Indian pediatrics, 1992, Volume: 29, Issue:11

    Topics: Aminophylline; Apnea; Birth Weight; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature, Diseases; Infusions,

1992
Caffeine or theophylline for neonatal apnoea?
    Archives of disease in childhood, 1992, Volume: 67, Issue:4 Spec No

    Topics: Apnea; Caffeine; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature; Theop

1992
A blinded, randomized, placebo-controlled trial to compare theophylline and doxapram for the treatment of apnea of prematurity.
    The Journal of pediatrics, 1990, Volume: 116, Issue:4

    Topics: Apnea; Doxapram; Drug Combinations; Female; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature; Infusions, I

1990
The effect of caffeine compared with theophylline in the treatment of idiopathic apnea in premature infants.
    Acta paediatrica Scandinavica, 1989, Volume: 78, Issue:5

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Apnea; Bradycardia; Caffeine; Clinical Trials as Topic; Double-Blind Method; F

1989
Theophylline treatment in the extubation of infants weighing less than 1,250 grams: a controlled trial.
    Pediatrics, 1987, Volume: 80, Issue:5

    Topics: Apnea; Birth Weight; Body Weight; Clinical Trials as Topic; Humans; Infant, Low Birth Weight; Infant

1987
Theophylline versus caffeine: comparative effects in treatment of idiopathic apnea in the preterm infant.
    The Journal of pediatrics, 1987, Volume: 110, Issue:4

    Topics: Apnea; Caffeine; Double-Blind Method; Heart Rate; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature, Diseas

1987
Limitations of theophylline in the treatment of apnea of prematurity.
    American journal of diseases of children (1960), 1985, Volume: 139, Issue:6

    Topics: Apnea; Clinical Trials as Topic; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature, Diseases; Random Alloca

1985
Comparative efficacy of theophylline and caffeine in the treatment of idiopathic apnea in premature infants.
    American journal of diseases of children (1960), 1985, Volume: 139, Issue:7

    Topics: Apnea; Caffeine; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature, Diseases; Tachycardia; Theophylline

1985

Other Studies

142 other studies available for theophylline and Apnea

ArticleYear
Therapeutic drug monitoring of caffeine and its primary metabolites in plasma using LC-ESI-MS/MS for apnea of prematurity treatment: Evaluation of ultrapure water as a surrogate matrix.
    Biomedical chromatography : BMC, 2022, Volume: 36, Issue:11

    Topics: Animals; Apnea; Caffeine; Drug Monitoring; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature; Rats; Tandem

2022
Severe pallid breath-holding spells treated with low-dose theophylline.
    Brain & development, 2021, Volume: 43, Issue:2

    Topics: Apnea; Breath Holding; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Heart Arrest; Humans; Infant; Male; Seizure

2021
Factors affecting the efficacy and safety of aminophylline in treatment of apnea of prematurity in neonatal intensive care unit.
    Pediatrics and neonatology, 2019, Volume: 60, Issue:1

    Topics: Aminophylline; Apnea; Birth Weight; Female; Gestational Age; Humans; Infant; Infant, Newborn; Infant

2019
Glycopyrrolate and theophylline for the treatment of severe pallid breath-holding spells.
    Pediatrics, 2013, Volume: 131, Issue:4

    Topics: Apnea; Breath Holding; Female; Glycopyrrolate; Humans; Infant; Muscarinic Antagonists; Phosphodieste

2013
Methylxanthine reversal of opioid-induced respiratory depression in the neonatal rat: mechanism and location of action.
    Respiratory physiology & neurobiology, 2014, Aug-15, Volume: 200

    Topics: Adenosine A1 Receptor Antagonists; Adenosine A2 Receptor Antagonists; Animals; Animals, Newborn; Apn

2014
Predictive Factors for Efficacy and Safety of Prophylactic Theophylline for Extubation in Infants with Apnea of Prematurity.
    PloS one, 2016, Volume: 11, Issue:7

    Topics: Airway Extubation; Apnea; Bronchodilator Agents; Female; Gestational Age; Humans; Infant, Newborn; I

2016
Prediction of serum theophylline concentrations and cytochrome P450 1A2 activity by analyzing urinary metabolites in preterm infants.
    British journal of clinical pharmacology, 2017, Volume: 83, Issue:6

    Topics: Aging; Apnea; Bronchodilator Agents; Cytochrome P-450 CYP1A2; Female; Genotype; Gestational Age; Hum

2017
Effects of theophylline administration and intracranial abnormalities on protective head turning response in preterm infants.
    East African medical journal, 2003, Volume: 80, Issue:4

    Topics: Apnea; Brain; Bronchodilator Agents; Child Development; Echoencephalography; Female; Follow-Up Studi

2003
Population pharmacokinetics of theophylline in very premature Japanese infants with apnoea.
    Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics, 2005, Volume: 30, Issue:6

    Topics: Apnea; Asian People; Bronchodilator Agents; Female; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature; Male

2005
Respiratory inhibition after crying in infants.
    Pediatrics international : official journal of the Japan Pediatric Society, 2006, Volume: 48, Issue:6

    Topics: Apnea; Brain Diseases; Bronchodilator Agents; Case-Control Studies; Crying; Cysts; Female; Head; Hum

2006
Reliability of salivary theophylline in monitoring the treatment for apnoea of prematurity.
    Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association, 2007, Volume: 27, Issue:11

    Topics: Aminophylline; Apnea; Bronchodilator Agents; Drug Monitoring; Female; Humans; Infant; Infant, Newbor

2007
[Population pharmacokinetic analysis of two theophylline formulations in premature neonates and infants with apnea].
    Yakugaku zasshi : Journal of the Pharmaceutical Society of Japan, 2008, Volume: 128, Issue:4

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Apnea; Bronchodilator Agents; Chemistry, Pharmaceutical; Female; Humans; Infan

2008
Effect of theophylline on neurotransmitters in preterm infants with apnea.
    Clinical neuropharmacology, 1983, Volume: 6, Issue:1

    Topics: Apnea; Biogenic Amines; Catecholamines; Homovanillic Acid; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Prematur

1983
Apnea in newborn infants: approach to management.
    Resuscitation, 1984, Volume: 11, Issue:1-2

    Topics: Apnea; Electrocardiography; Home Nursing; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Newborn, Diseases; Monito

1984
Neonatal breathing control mediated via the central chemoreceptors.
    Acta physiologica Scandinavica, 1983, Volume: 119, Issue:2

    Topics: Animals; Animals, Newborn; Apnea; Carbon Dioxide; Cerebrospinal Fluid; Chemoreceptor Cells; Guinea P

1983
Clinical spectrum of neonatal apnoea in very low birthweight infants.
    Australian paediatric journal, 1984, Volume: 20, Issue:2

    Topics: Apnea; Female; Humans; Infant, Low Birth Weight; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Newborn, Diseases; Male; R

1984
Ontogeny of human caffeine and theophylline metabolism.
    Developmental pharmacology and therapeutics, 1984, Volume: 7 Suppl 1

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Apnea; Caffeine; Child; Child, Preschool; Half-Life; Humans; Infant; Infant, Newborn; I

1984
A case of near-miss SIDS developing an abnormal respiratory reaction to hypoxia.
    Acta paediatrica Scandinavica, 1983, Volume: 72, Issue:5

    Topics: Apnea; Humans; Hypoxia; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Newborn, Diseases; Male; Monitoring, Physiologic; P

1983
T4 levels in methylxanthine-treated premature newborns.
    Pediatric pharmacology (New York, N.Y.), 1983, Volume: 3, Issue:3-4

    Topics: Apnea; Caffeine; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature, Diseases; Retrospective Studies; Theoph

1983
Infant apnea. An approach to management.
    Clinical pediatrics, 1984, Volume: 23, Issue:7

    Topics: Apnea; Home Nursing; Humans; Infant; Infant, Newborn; Monitoring, Physiologic; Risk; Sudden Infant D

1984
Assessment of cardiovascular effects to theophylline in premature newborns by means of serial echocardiography.
    Acta paediatrica Scandinavica, 1984, Volume: 73, Issue:3

    Topics: Apnea; Echocardiography; Hemodynamics; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature, Diseases; Theophy

1984
Ventilatory studies in two older infants with prolonged apnea.
    Acta paediatrica Scandinavica, 1980, Volume: 69, Issue:4

    Topics: Apnea; Carbon Dioxide; Female; Heart Rate; Humans; Infant; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Newborn, Disease

1980
Cerebrospinal fluid concentration of biogenic amine metabolites in idiopathic apnea of prematurity.
    Biology of the neonate, 1983, Volume: 43, Issue:1-2

    Topics: Apnea; Glycols; Homovanillic Acid; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature, Diseases; Methoxyhydr

1983
Plasma theophylline and caffeine and plasma clearance of theophylline during theophylline treatment in the first year of life.
    European journal of clinical pharmacology, 1983, Volume: 24, Issue:3

    Topics: Apnea; Caffeine; Gestational Age; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature, Diseases; Theophylline

1983
Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) secretion in a preterm infant who was receiving oral theophylline.
    Australian paediatric journal, 1983, Volume: 19, Issue:1

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Apnea; Female; Humans; Inappropriate ADH Syndrome; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Pr

1983
Plasma xanthine levels in premature infants treated for apnoea with theophylline.
    Journal of clinical and hospital pharmacy, 1983, Volume: 8, Issue:2

    Topics: Apnea; Caffeine; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature, Diseases; Kinetics; Theophylline; Xanth

1983
Plasma glucose changes in preterm infants during oral theophylline therapy.
    The Journal of pediatrics, 1983, Volume: 103, Issue:3

    Topics: Apnea; Blood Glucose; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature, Diseases; Theophylline

1983
Undetected episodes of prolonged apnea and severe bradycardia in preterm infants.
    Pediatrics, 1983, Volume: 72, Issue:4

    Topics: Aminophylline; Apnea; Bradycardia; Electrocardiography; Female; Heart Rate; Humans; Infant; Infant,

1983
Metabolic effects of theophylline in preterm infants.
    The Journal of pediatrics, 1981, Volume: 98, Issue:5

    Topics: Apnea; Blood Glucose; Female; Glucagon; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature; Insulin; Male; T

1981
Long-term outcome of premature infants treated with theophylline.
    Seminars in perinatology, 1981, Volume: 5, Issue:4

    Topics: Apnea; Child Development; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Newborn, Disea

1981
Apnea associated with theophylline withdrawal in a term neonate.
    American journal of diseases of children (1960), 1982, Volume: 136, Issue:1

    Topics: Apnea; Caffeine; Female; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Newborn, Diseases; Maternal-Fetal Exchange

1982
The efficacy of theophylline in premature infants with mixed and obstructive apnea and apnea associated with pulmonary and neurologic disease.
    The Journal of pediatrics, 1982, Volume: 100, Issue:6

    Topics: Airway Obstruction; Apnea; Cerebral Hemorrhage; Humans; Hyaline Membrane Disease; Infant, Newborn; I

1982
Influence of food intake on bioavailability of theophylline in premature infants.
    European journal of clinical pharmacology, 1982, Volume: 22, Issue:2

    Topics: Apnea; Biological Availability; Food; Humans; Infant; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature; Infant, Pr

1982
Cross validation of serum to saliva relationships of caffeine, theophylline and total methylxanthines in neonates.
    Developmental pharmacology and therapeutics, 1982, Volume: 4, Issue:1-2

    Topics: Apnea; Caffeine; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature, Diseases; Saliva; Theophylline; Xanthin

1982
[Use of caffeine in the treatment of apnea in premature infants].
    Developmental pharmacology and therapeutics, 1982, Volume: 4 Suppl

    Topics: Apnea; Caffeine; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature, Diseases; Kinetics; Theophylline; Time

1982
Effect of serum caffeine level on pneumocardiogram of premature infants treated for apnea with theophylline.
    Medical hypotheses, 1982, Volume: 9, Issue:6

    Topics: Apnea; Caffeine; Electrocardiography; False Negative Reactions; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, New

1982
Caffeine and theophylline: serum/CSF correlation in premature infants.
    The Journal of pediatrics, 1980, Volume: 96, Issue:6

    Topics: Apnea; Blood-Brain Barrier; Caffeine; Chromatography, Liquid; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Prema

1980
Pharmacologic considerations in the therapy of neonatal apnea.
    Pediatric clinics of North America, 1981, Volume: 28, Issue:1

    Topics: Apnea; Caffeine; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Newborn, Diseases; Monitoring, Physiologic; Theoph

1981
Theophylline metabolism in premature infants.
    Clinical pharmacology and therapeutics, 1981, Volume: 29, Issue:5

    Topics: Aminophylline; Apnea; Biotransformation; Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry; Humans; Infant, Newbo

1981
A method for the bedside application of first-order pharmacokinetics in therapeutic management.
    Therapeutic drug monitoring, 1980, Volume: 2, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Apnea; Computers; Drug Therapy; Gentamicins; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature; Kine

1980
[Apnea and theophylline in the premature infant. Clinical and pharmacokinetic study in 32 premature infants].
    Pediatrie, 1981, Volume: 36, Issue:2

    Topics: Apnea; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature, Diseases; Kinetics; Theophylline

1981
Treatment of apnea and excessive periodic breathing in the full-term infant.
    Pediatrics, 1981, Volume: 68, Issue:2

    Topics: Apnea; Female; Humans; Infant; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Newborn, Diseases; Male; Sleep Apnea Syndrom

1981
Efficacy of low-dose theophylline.
    Seminars in perinatology, 1981, Volume: 5, Issue:4

    Topics: Apnea; Bradycardia; Heart Rate; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Newborn, Diseases; Infant, Prematur

1981
Methylxanthines in serum, saliva, and spinal fluid of premature infants.
    Seminars in perinatology, 1981, Volume: 5, Issue:4

    Topics: Apnea; Caffeine; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Newborn, Diseases; Infant, Premature; Kinetics; Sa

1981
Pharmacokinetics of theophylline in neonates.
    Seminars in perinatology, 1981, Volume: 5, Issue:4

    Topics: Apnea; Half-Life; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Newborn, Diseases; Infant, Premature; Kinetics; T

1981
Adverse effects of caffeine and theophylline in the newborn infant.
    Seminars in perinatology, 1981, Volume: 5, Issue:4

    Topics: Apnea; Asphyxia Neonatorum; Caffeine; Cardiovascular System; Central Nervous System; Digestive Syste

1981
Theophylline distribution in the premature neonate.
    Developmental pharmacology and therapeutics, 1981, Volume: 3, Issue:2

    Topics: Aging; Animals; Animals, Newborn; Apnea; Blood-Brain Barrier; Female; Gestational Age; Guinea Pigs;

1981
[Pharmacokinetics of theophylline and caffeine in premature infants with apnea (author's transl)].
    Monatsschrift Kinderheilkunde : Organ der Deutschen Gesellschaft fur Kinderheilkunde, 1981, Volume: 129, Issue:12

    Topics: Apnea; Caffeine; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature, Diseases; Kinetics; Protein Binding; Th

1981
Theophylline in treatment of apnoea of prematurity.
    Australian paediatric journal, 1981, Volume: 17, Issue:4

    Topics: Apnea; Humans; Infant; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature, Diseases; Theophylline

1981
Low-dose theophylline therapy in idiopathic apnea of prematurity.
    The Journal of pediatrics, 1980, Volume: 96, Issue:1

    Topics: Apnea; Bradycardia; Carbon Dioxide; Female; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Newborn, Diseases; Infa

1980
Use of salivary concentrations in the prediction of serum caffeine and theophylline concentrations in premature infants.
    The Journal of pediatrics, 1980, Volume: 96, Issue:3 Pt 1

    Topics: Apnea; Caffeine; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature, Diseases; Regression Analysis; Saliva;

1980
Bacterial infection in preterm infants during xanthine therapy for idiopathic apnoea of prematurity.
    Australian paediatric journal, 1980, Volume: 16, Issue:1

    Topics: Aminophylline; Apnea; Bacterial Infections; Female; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature, Dise

1980
Plasma concentration-effect relationship of theophylline in treatment of apnea in preterm infants.
    European journal of clinical pharmacology, 1980, Volume: 18, Issue:1

    Topics: Apnea; Gestational Age; Heart Rate; Humans; Infant; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature, Diseases; Re

1980
Oxygen consumption in apneic premature infants after low-dose theophylline.
    Clinical pharmacology and therapeutics, 1980, Volume: 28, Issue:4

    Topics: Apnea; Female; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature, Diseases; Male; Oxygen Consumption; Theop

1980
Factors affecting theophylline pharmacokinetics in premature infants with apnea.
    Developmental pharmacology and therapeutics, 1980, Volume: 1, Issue:1

    Topics: Age Factors; Apnea; Body Weight; Female; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature, Diseases; Kinet

1980
Developmental outcome of premature infants treated with theophylline.
    Developmental pharmacology and therapeutics, 1980, Volume: 1, Issue:5

    Topics: Apnea; Growth; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature, Diseases; Theophylline

1980
Simultaneous determination of theophylline and caffeine after extractive alkylation in small volumes of plasma by gas chromatography--mass spectrometry.
    Journal of chromatography, 1980, Nov-14, Volume: 221, Issue:1

    Topics: Alkylation; Apnea; Caffeine; Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant,

1980
A role for mast cells in adenosine A3 receptor-mediated hypotension in the rat.
    British journal of pharmacology, 1995, Volume: 115, Issue:6

    Topics: Adenosine; Animals; Antihypertensive Agents; Apnea; Cromolyn Sodium; Dose-Response Relationship, Dru

1995
Therapeutic and diagnostic utility of adenosine during tachycardia evaluation in children.
    The American journal of cardiology, 1994, Jul-15, Volume: 74, Issue:2

    Topics: Adenosine; Adolescent; Adult; Apnea; Arrhythmia, Sinus; Atrial Fibrillation; Atrial Function; Atriov

1994
The use of primidone in neonates with theophylline-resistant apnea.
    Archives of pediatrics & adolescent medicine, 1994, Volume: 148, Issue:3

    Topics: Apnea; Drug Resistance; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Primidone; Theophylline

1994
Theophylline infusion for prevention of apnea of prematurity.
    Indian pediatrics, 1993, Volume: 30, Issue:6

    Topics: Apnea; Drug Monitoring; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature, Diseases; Infusions, Intravenous

1993
Evaluation of three theophylline dosing equations for use in infants up to one year of age.
    The Journal of pediatrics, 1993, Volume: 123, Issue:4

    Topics: Apnea; Asthma; Bradycardia; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Female; Humans; Infant; Infant, Newbor

1993
The use of primidone in neonates with theophylline-resistant apnea.
    American journal of diseases of children (1960), 1993, Volume: 147, Issue:2

    Topics: Apnea; Bradycardia; Drug Resistance; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature; Intensive Care Unit

1993
Effects of theophylline on plasma lipids in low-birth-weight infants (< or = 1250 g).
    Acta paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992), 1993, Volume: 82, Issue:1

    Topics: Apnea; Cholesterol, HDL; Cholesterol, LDL; Female; Humans; Infant, Low Birth Weight; Infant, Newborn

1993
Higher adenosine dosage required for supraventricular tachycardia in infants treated with theophylline.
    Clinical pediatrics, 1993, Volume: 32, Issue:3

    Topics: Adenosine; Apnea; Female; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature, Diseases; Tachycardia, Paroxys

1993
Influence of prolonged adenosine receptor blockade on fetal sleep and breathing patterns.
    Respiration physiology, 1993, Volume: 91, Issue:2-3

    Topics: Animals; Apnea; Female; Fetus; Infusions, Intravenous; Phenylisopropyladenosine; Pregnancy; Purinerg

1993
Impact of theophylline use in Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome.
    Journal of the National Medical Association, 1996, Volume: 88, Issue:7

    Topics: Aminophylline; Apnea; Bronchodilator Agents; Cardiotonic Agents; Electrocardiography; Humans; Infant

1996
Theophylline population pharmacokinetics from routine monitoring data in very premature infants with apnoea.
    British journal of clinical pharmacology, 1996, Volume: 41, Issue:3

    Topics: Apnea; Humans; Infant; Infant, Newborn; Retrospective Studies; Theophylline; Time Factors

1996
Theophylline concentration following equal doses of intravenous aminophylline and oral theophylline in preterm infants.
    American journal of perinatology, 1997, Volume: 14, Issue:3

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Aminophylline; Apnea; Birth Weight; Bronchodilator Agents; Gestational Age; Hu

1997
Developmental changes in urinary elimination of theophylline and its metabolites in pediatric patients.
    Pediatric research, 1999, Volume: 45, Issue:1

    Topics: Aging; Apnea; Asthma; Child, Preschool; Cytochrome P-450 CYP1A2; Humans; Infant; Infant, Newborn; Th

1999
The effect of theophylline on apnoea and hypoxaemic episodes in the premature neonate during the 1st 3 days after birth.
    Annals of tropical paediatrics, 1998, Volume: 18, Issue:3

    Topics: Apnea; Blood Pressure; Bradycardia; Bronchodilator Agents; Caffeine; Female; Gestational Age; Humans

1998
Effect of theophylline on glucose production and lipolysis in preterm infants (< or = 32 weeks).
    Pediatric research, 1999, Volume: 45, Issue:5 Pt 1

    Topics: Apnea; Blood Glucose; Bronchodilator Agents; Carbon Isotopes; Deuterium; Gas Chromatography-Mass Spe

1999
Methylxanthines and sensorineural outcome at 14 years in children < 1501 g birthweight.
    Journal of paediatrics and child health, 2000, Volume: 36, Issue:1

    Topics: Adolescent; Apnea; Bronchodilator Agents; Cerebral Palsy; Child Development; Developmental Disabilit

2000
Pharmacokinetics of theophylline and caffeine after intravenous administration of aminophylline to premature neonates in Korea.
    Research communications in molecular pathology and pharmacology, 1999, Volume: 105, Issue:1-2

    Topics: Aminophylline; Apnea; Caffeine; Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid; Female; Half-Life; Humans; Inf

1999
Theophylline toxicokinetics in premature newborns.
    Archives of pediatrics & adolescent medicine, 2001, Volume: 155, Issue:8

    Topics: Apnea; Bronchodilator Agents; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Infant, N

2001
Apnea at discharge and gastro-esophageal reflux in the preterm infant.
    Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association, 2002, Volume: 22, Issue:1

    Topics: Apnea; Bronchodilator Agents; Gastroesophageal Reflux; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature; I

2002
Physiologic changes induced by theophylline in the treatment of apnea in preterm infants.
    The Journal of pediatrics, 1978, Volume: 92, Issue:1

    Topics: Apnea; Blood; Carbon Dioxide; Female; Functional Residual Capacity; Humans; Hydrogen-Ion Concentrati

1978
Treatment with theophylline in near-miss sudden infant death.
    Lancet (London, England), 1978, Jun-10, Volume: 1, Issue:8076

    Topics: Apnea; Humans; Infant; Male; Sudden Infant Death; Theophylline

1978
Biotransformation of theophylline to caffeine in premature newborn.
    Lancet (London, England), 1978, Dec-02, Volume: 2, Issue:8101

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Apnea; Biotransformation; Caffeine; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature

1978
Methylation of theophylline to caffeine in premature infants.
    Lancet (London, England), 1979, Apr-14, Volume: 1, Issue:8120

    Topics: Apnea; Biotransformation; Caffeine; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature, Diseases; Methylatio

1979
Prevention of apnea and bradycardia in low-birthweight infants.
    Pediatrics, 1975, Volume: 55, Issue:5

    Topics: Apnea; Birth Weight; Bradycardia; Carbon Dioxide; Female; Humans; Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; Infant

1975
Weaning very low birthweight infants from mechanical ventilation using intermittent mandatory ventilation and theophylline.
    Archives of disease in childhood, 1979, Volume: 54, Issue:1

    Topics: Apnea; Bradycardia; Humans; Hyaline Membrane Disease; Infant, Low Birth Weight; Infant, Newborn; Res

1979
Dosage schedule for intravenous aminophylline in apnoea of prematurity, based on pharmacokinetic studies.
    Archives of disease in childhood, 1979, Volume: 54, Issue:3

    Topics: Aminophylline; Apnea; Drug Administration Schedule; Humans; Infant; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Prematu

1979
Plasma xanthine levels in low birthweight infants treated or not treated with theophylline.
    Archives of disease in childhood, 1979, Volume: 54, Issue:3

    Topics: Apnea; Caffeine; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature, Diseases; Metabolic Clearance Rate; Mil

1979
Half life of theophylline in the preterm baby with apnoeic attacks.
    Archives of disease in childhood, 1979, Volume: 54, Issue:3

    Topics: Apnea; Half-Life; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature, Diseases; Theophylline

1979
Effects of theophylline on serum and urine electrolytes in preterm infants with apnea.
    The Journal of pediatrics, 1979, Volume: 94, Issue:6

    Topics: Apnea; Female; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature, Diseases; Male; Theophylline; Water-Elect

1979
Interconversion of theophylline and caffeine in newborn infants.
    The Journal of pediatrics, 1979, Volume: 94, Issue:6

    Topics: Age Factors; Apnea; Biotransformation; Caffeine; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature, Disease

1979
Metabolism of theophylline to caffeine in premature newborn infants.
    The Journal of pediatrics, 1979, Volume: 94, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Apnea; Biotransformation; Caffeine; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature, Diseases; The

1979
Caffeine, a metabolite of theophylline during the treatment of apnea in the premature infant.
    The Journal of pediatrics, 1979, Volume: 94, Issue:6

    Topics: Apnea; Caffeine; Half-Life; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature, Diseases; Kinetics; Theophyl

1979
[Treatment of apnea crisis in premature infants with a loading dose of theophylline].
    Minerva pediatrica, 1979, Jan-31, Volume: 31, Issue:2

    Topics: Apnea; Female; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature, Diseases; Injections, Intravenous; Male;

1979
Metabolism of theophylline to caffeine in human fetal liver.
    Science (New York, N.Y.), 1979, Dec-14, Volume: 206, Issue:4424

    Topics: Apnea; Biotransformation; Caffeine; Cells, Cultured; Gestational Age; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Liver

1979
Respiratory syncytial virus with apnoea treated with theophylline.
    The Medical journal of Australia, 1979, Sep-22, Volume: 2, Issue:6

    Topics: Apnea; Female; Humans; Infant; Nasopharyngitis; Pharyngitis; Respiratory Syncytial Viruses; Respirov

1979
Development of a radioimmunoassay for theophylline. Application to studies in premature infants.
    Clinical pharmacology and therapeutics, 1977, Volume: 21, Issue:5

    Topics: Aminophylline; Animals; Antibody Specificity; Apnea; Binding, Competitive; Cross Reactions; Goats; H

1977
Theophylline and apnoeas of prematurity.
    The Medical journal of Australia, 1977, Nov-26, Volume: 2, Issue:22

    Topics: Apnea; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature, Diseases; Theophylline

1977
A micromethod for the determination of serum theophylline.
    The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, 1978, Volume: 77, Issue:10

    Topics: Apnea; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Newborn, Diseases; Methods; Theophylline

1978
Kinetics and efficacy of theophylline in the treatment of apnea in the premature newborn.
    European journal of clinical pharmacology, 1978, May-31, Volume: 13, Issue:3

    Topics: Apnea; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature, Diseases; Kinetics; Theophylline

1978
Micro-method for the determination of caffeine and theophylline allowing direct application of biological fluids to thin-layer chromatography plates.
    Journal of chromatography, 1978, Jul-01, Volume: 146, Issue:1

    Topics: Apnea; Caffeine; Child; Child, Preschool; Chromatography, Thin Layer; Female; Humans; Infant; Infant

1978
[Theophylline for prevention of apnea in premature infants (author's transl)].
    Monatsschrift fur Kinderheilkunde, 1978, Volume: 126, Issue:8

    Topics: Apnea; Birth Weight; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature, Diseases; Tachycardia; Theophylline

1978
Weaning very low birthweight infants from mechanical ventilation using intermittent mandatory ventilation and theophylline.
    Archives of disease in childhood, 1978, Volume: 53, Issue:7

    Topics: Apnea; Carbon Dioxide; Humans; Hyaline Membrane Disease; Infant, Low Birth Weight; Infant, Newborn;

1978
Alterations in state in apneic pre-term infants receiving theophylline.
    Clinical pharmacology and therapeutics, 1978, Volume: 24, Issue:4

    Topics: Aminophylline; Apnea; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature, Diseases; Sleep; Sleep Stages; The

1978
Theophylline toxicity in a neonate.
    Archives of disease in childhood, 1978, Volume: 53, Issue:9

    Topics: Apnea; Diseases in Twins; Glycosuria; Humans; Hyperglycemia; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Newborn, Disea

1978
[Prevention of neonatal apnea with theophylline (author's transl)].
    Monatsschrift fur Kinderheilkunde, 1978, Volume: 126, Issue:11

    Topics: Apnea; Bradycardia; Female; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature, Diseases; Male; Tachycardia;

1978
Relationship between plasma and whole blood theophylline concentration in neonates.
    The Journal of pediatrics, 1979, Volume: 94, Issue:2

    Topics: Apnea; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature, Diseases; Plasma; Theophylline

1979
Theophylline-induced diuresis in the neonate.
    The Journal of pediatrics, 1977, Volume: 90, Issue:5

    Topics: Apnea; Dehydration; Diuresis; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature, Diseases; Male; Polyuria;

1977
Effect of exchange transfusion on elimination of theophylline in premature neonates.
    The Journal of pediatrics, 1977, Volume: 91, Issue:2

    Topics: Aminophylline; Apnea; Birth Weight; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Exchange Transfusion, Whole Bl

1977
Pharmacokinetic aspects of theophylline in premature newborns.
    The New England journal of medicine, 1976, Aug-19, Volume: 295, Issue:8

    Topics: Adult; Apnea; Blood Proteins; Child; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature; Infant, Premature,

1976
Letter: Questions on theophylline.
    Pediatrics, 1976, Volume: 58, Issue:3

    Topics: Apnea; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature, Diseases; Theophylline

1976
Metabolic effect of theophylline in the premature neonate.
    The Journal of pediatrics, 1976, Volume: 89, Issue:5

    Topics: Apnea; Blood Glucose; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature, Diseases; Theophylline

1976
The xanthine treatment of apnea of prematurity.
    Pediatrics, 1975, Volume: 55, Issue:5

    Topics: Aminophylline; Apnea; Bradycardia; Caffeine; Humans; Hypoxia; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature, Di

1975
Treatment of severe apnea in prematures with orally administered theophylline.
    Pediatrics, 1975, Volume: 55, Issue:5

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Apnea; Heart Rate; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature, Diseases; Recur

1975
What is the legal 'standard of medical care' when there is no standard medical care? A survey of the use of home apnea monitoring by neonatology fellowship training programs in the United States.
    Pediatrics, 1992, Volume: 89, Issue:6 Pt 1

    Topics: Aftercare; Apnea; Attitude of Health Personnel; Delivery of Health Care; Home Nursing; Humans; Infan

1992
Virus-induced apnoea and theophylline.
    Lancet (London, England), 1992, Nov-28, Volume: 340, Issue:8831

    Topics: Apnea; Humans; Infant; Infant, Newborn; Male; Respiratory Syncytial Viruses; Respirovirus Infections

1992
Post-operative muscle rigidity in an infant.
    European journal of anaesthesiology, 1992, Volume: 9, Issue:5

    Topics: Anesthesia, Intravenous; Apnea; Drug Interactions; Fentanyl; Humans; Hydrocephalus; Infant; Male; Mu

1992
Developmental changes in sequential activation of laryngeal abductor muscle and diaphragm in infants.
    Journal of applied physiology (Bethesda, Md. : 1985), 1992, Volume: 73, Issue:4

    Topics: Apnea; Diaphragm; Electromyography; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature; Laryngeal Muscles; M

1992
Effectiveness and side effects of two different doses of caffeine in preventing apnea in premature infants.
    Therapeutic drug monitoring, 1992, Volume: 14, Issue:1

    Topics: Apnea; Blood Gas Monitoring, Transcutaneous; Blood Pressure; Caffeine; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infa

1992
Low-dose doxapram for apnea unresponsive to aminophylline in very low birthweight infants.
    Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association, 1991, Volume: 11, Issue:4

    Topics: Aminophylline; Apnea; Benzyl Alcohol; Benzyl Alcohols; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Doxapram; D

1991
Behavioral arousal in newborn infants and its association with termination of apnea.
    Journal of applied physiology (Bethesda, Md. : 1985), 1991, Volume: 70, Issue:6

    Topics: Airway Obstruction; Apnea; Arousal; Humans; Hypercapnia; Hypoxia; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature

1991
Lack of a pharmacokinetic interaction between doxapram and theophylline in apnea of prematurity.
    Developmental pharmacology and therapeutics, 1991, Volume: 16, Issue:2

    Topics: Apnea; Body Weight; Doxapram; Drug Interactions; Female; Gestational Age; Half-Life; Humans; Infant,

1991
Apnoea, bradycardia, and oxygen saturation in preterm infants.
    Archives of disease in childhood, 1991, Volume: 66, Issue:4 Spec No

    Topics: Apnea; Bradycardia; Female; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature, Diseases; Longitudinal Studi

1991
[Post-dosage loading concentrations of theophylline and pharmacokinetic study after the fifth maintenance dosage in premature newborns with apnea].
    Boletin medico del Hospital Infantil de Mexico, 1991, Volume: 48, Issue:3

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Apnea; Drug Administration Schedule; Half-Life; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infan

1991
[Importance of monitoring theophylline and caffeine plasma levels in the management of neonatal apnea].
    Anales espanoles de pediatria, 1991, Volume: 34, Issue:4

    Topics: Apnea; Asphyxia Neonatorum; Caffeine; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Monitoring, Physiologic; Theophylline

1991
Clinical and physiological responses to prolonged nasogastric administration of doxapram for apnea of prematurity.
    Biology of the neonate, 1991, Volume: 59, Issue:4

    Topics: Apnea; Doxapram; Drug Administration Schedule; Drug Therapy, Combination; Female; Humans; Infant, Ne

1991
Characterization of prolonged apneic episodes associated with respiratory syncytial virus infection.
    Pediatric pulmonology, 1989, Volume: 6, Issue:3

    Topics: Apnea; Female; Humans; Infant; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature, Diseases; Male; Respiration; Resp

1989
[Monitoring theophylline in premature newborn infants].
    Anales espanoles de pediatria, 1989, Volume: 30, Issue:4

    Topics: Apnea; Asphyxia Neonatorum; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature, Diseases; Monitoring, Physio

1989
Theophylline treatment in the neonate with apnea: effect on growth hormone, thyroid hormone and TRH induced TSH secretion.
    Developmental pharmacology and therapeutics, 1987, Volume: 10, Issue:2

    Topics: Apnea; Growth Hormone; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Theophylline; Thyroid Function Tests; Thyroid Hormon

1987
Neonatal apnea: diagnosis by nurse versus computer.
    Pediatrics, 1988, Volume: 82, Issue:5

    Topics: Apnea; Computers; Heart Rate; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Monitoring, Physiologic; Nursing Assessment;

1988
The relationship between theophylline, caffeine and heart rate in neonates.
    Annals of clinical biochemistry, 1988, Volume: 25 ( Pt 4)

    Topics: Aminophylline; Apnea; Caffeine; Heart Rate; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature; Theophylline

1988
The dose response of theophylline in the treatment of apnea of prematurity.
    The Journal of pediatrics, 1988, Volume: 112, Issue:1

    Topics: Apnea; Drug Administration Schedule; Heart Rate; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature, Disease

1988
Upper airway chemoreflex responses to saline and water in preterm infants.
    Journal of applied physiology (Bethesda, Md. : 1985), 1988, Volume: 64, Issue:4

    Topics: Apnea; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature; Larynx; Reflex; Sodium Chloride; Theophylline; Wa

1988
Methylxanthine treatment in infants at risk for sudden infant death syndrome.
    Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 1988, Volume: 533

    Topics: Apnea; Follow-Up Studies; Home Care Services; Humans; Infant; Infant, Newborn; Monitoring, Physiolog

1988
Apnea in infancy: pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment.
    New York state journal of medicine, 1986, Volume: 86, Issue:2

    Topics: Aminophylline; Apnea; Caffeine; Chemoreceptor Cells; Home Nursing; Humans; Infant; Infant, Newborn;

1986
Theophylline: a closer look.
    Neonatal network : NN, 1987, Volume: 6, Issue:2

    Topics: Apnea; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature, Diseases; Theophylline

1987
Infant apnea.
    Pediatric clinics of North America, 1986, Volume: 33, Issue:3

    Topics: Airway Obstruction; Apnea; Bradycardia; Caffeine; Cardiography, Impedance; Home Nursing; Humans; Inf

1986
Role of theophylline in pathogenesis of necrotizing enterocolitis.
    The Journal of pediatrics, 1986, Volume: 109, Issue:2

    Topics: Apgar Score; Apnea; Birth Weight; Ductus Arteriosus, Patent; Enterocolitis, Pseudomembranous; Gestat

1986
Infantile apnea.
    American family physician, 1986, Volume: 34, Issue:3

    Topics: Apnea; Breast Feeding; Diagnosis, Differential; Gastroesophageal Reflux; Humans; Infant; Infant, New

1986
Phenobarbital increases the theophylline requirement of premature infants being treated for apnea.
    American journal of diseases of children (1960), 1987, Volume: 141, Issue:1

    Topics: Apnea; Cerebral Hemorrhage; Drug Interactions; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature; Phenobarb

1987
[Peculiarities of drug therapy in childhood].
    Monatsschrift Kinderheilkunde : Organ der Deutschen Gesellschaft fur Kinderheilkunde, 1986, Volume: 134, Issue:11

    Topics: Apnea; Biological Availability; Biotransformation; Caffeine; Child; Child, Preschool; Dexamethasone;

1986
Characterization of adenosine-induced respiratory depression in the preterm rabbit.
    Biology of the neonate, 1985, Volume: 47, Issue:6

    Topics: Adenosine; Adenosine-5'-(N-ethylcarboxamide); Animals; Animals, Newborn; Apnea; Humans; Infant, Newb

1985
Concerns about the Food and Drug Administration guidelines for neonatal theophylline dosing.
    Therapeutic drug monitoring, 1986, Volume: 8, Issue:1

    Topics: Apnea; Heart Rate; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Theophylline; United States; United States Food and Drug

1986
Rectal aminophylline in the management of apnoea of prematurity.
    Archives of disease in childhood, 1985, Volume: 60, Issue:1

    Topics: Aminophylline; Apnea; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature, Diseases; Recurrence; Suppositorie

1985
Caffeine citrate: an alternative to theophylline for apnea in prematurity.
    Drug intelligence & clinical pharmacy, 1985, Volume: 19, Issue:10

    Topics: Apnea; Caffeine; Citrates; Drug Combinations; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Theophylline

1985
[Shortening of suxamethonium-induced apnea by Akrinor].
    Der Anaesthesist, 1968, Volume: 17, Issue:11

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Anesthesia, Endotracheal; Apnea; Appendectomy; Blood Pressure; Female; Humans; In

1968