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Purpose : Theophylline, an adenosine antagonist commonly used in premature infants to treat apnea,
has been shown to decrease erythropoietin levels in adults. We studied the effect of theophylline on
serum erythropoietin levels in premature infants with apnea.
Methods : Subject were 12 premature infants with apnea who were admitted to the NICU, Chosun
University Hospital. The first dose of theophylline was 5mg/kg, given... |
