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Slo-bid and Slo-Phyllin
Identifier
020035
Type of Spiritual Experience
Background
A description of the experience
Theophylline, also known as 1,3-dimethylxanthine, is a methylxanthine drug used in therapy for respiratory diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma under a variety of brand names. As a member of the xanthine family, it bears structural and pharmacological similarity to theobromine and caffeine.
Adverse effects
The use of theophylline is complicated by its interaction with various drugs, chiefly as cimetidine and phenytoin, and that it has a narrow therapeutic index, so its use must be monitored by direct measurement of serum theophylline levels to avoid toxicity. It can also cause nausea, diarrhea, increase in heart rate, abnormal heart rhythms, and CNS excitation (headaches, insomnia, irritability, dizziness and lightheadedness). Seizures can also occur in severe cases of toxicity and is considered to be a neurological emergency. Its toxicity is increased by erythromycin, cimetidine, and fluoroquinolones, such as ciprofloxacin. It can reach toxic levels when taken with fatty meals, an effect called dose dumping. In addition to seizures, tachyarrhythmias are a major concern.
On Feb, 8, 2016: 11 people reported to have side effects when taking Slo-bid. Among them, 1 people (9.09%) has Hallucination.
On Feb, 8, 2016: 78 people reported to have side effects when taking Slo-phyllin. Among them, 1 people (1.28%) has Hallucination.