Message Number: FHL5228 | New FHL Archives Search
From: "Ulrike"
Date: 2008-06-14 18:52:55 UTC
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] Re:an asthma med
To: <ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com>

Hi Dr. Ruth

Is there a safe dose or can the 4.25 mg/kg q 8-12h dose build up to toxic
levels? Are there symptoms that would indicate theophylline building up to
toxic levels, i.e. loss of appetite, vomiting or such? I've got a ferret
with chronic lung disease and theophylline has worked wonders for him and so
far I can't see any negative or side effects. But I want to be aware of
possible problems that could arise.

Ulrike

----- Original Message -----
> Theophylline is one of those medications that can have some serious side
> effects, and can build up into toxic levels reasonably easily.
<snip>
> Not saying don't use it, it's a great drug for some things, just a
> caution.
>
> Dr. Ruth


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