Theophylline or Aminophylline for the Prevention of Contrast-Induced Acute Kidney Injury Peter A. McCullough, MD, MPH, Timothy Larsen, DO, Jeremiah R. Brown, PhD American Journal of Kidney Diseases Volume 60, Issue 3, Pages 338-339 (September 2012) DOI: 10.1053/j.ajkd.2012.05.024 Copyright © 2012 National Kidney Foundation, Inc. Terms and Conditions
Figure 1 Renal actions of adenosine and its potential effects of theophylline administration. The net effects of theophylline are: (1) increased renal blood flow, (2) decreased potential for vasoconstriction, (3) decreased tubular reabsorption of sodium, and (4) increased secretion of renin. Abbreviation: PCT, proximal convoluted tubule. American Journal of Kidney Diseases 2012 60, 338-339DOI: (10.1053/j.ajkd.2012.05.024) Copyright © 2012 National Kidney Foundation, Inc. Terms and Conditions