Nationwide use of theophylline among adults-A 20-year Danish drug utilisation study

Theophylline, a dimethylxanthine, has been used the last 100 years to treat airway disease. Although it is one of the most widely prescribed medicines to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) throughout the years, the utilisation patterns are not well-described.

Source: Respiratory Medicine - May 24, 2018 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Daniel Pilsgaard Henriksen, Jesper R ømhild Davidsen, Christian B. Laursen Source Type: research