Theophylline can cause a number of different abnormal heart rhythms when in excess, and thus further predisposes COPD patients to MAT. Theophylline toxicity often occurs following acute or chronic overtreatment or factors lowering its clearance from the body.
Theophylline can cause various abnormal heart rhythms when used excessively, which also raises the risk of MAT for COPD patients. Theophylline toxicity often occurs due to excessive use or factors affecting its clearance from the body.