Drug interactions
Adenosine + Theophylline
Severity: Major
Adenosine and Theophylline: major interaction.
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Summary
Theophylline blocks adenosine receptors, so it can markedly reduce or abolish the effect of adenosine given for supraventricular tachycardia or pharmacologic stress testing.
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