Theophylline (methylxanthine)

It seems you need to brush up on the treatment of asthma. This is not an ideal choice for Amy. Theophylline, a methylxanthine, is rarely used as a first-line therapy in asthma management and is typically reserved for patients with more severe asthma or those who cannot tolerate standard treatment. Here are a few reasons why theophylline is inappropriate as a first step. It has a narrow therapeutic index, requiring routine monitoring to avoid significant side effects, including nausea, serious dysrhythmias, and seizures. Theophylline is less effective than other therapies in controlling both inflammation and symptoms of asthma.

Consider the evidence-based guidelines in deciding why a safer, more effective therapy should be chosen and try again!