Why is theophylline no longer used for COPD?
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In 2023, approximately 11.1 million adults in the United States were living with COPD [1.11.1]. While many treatments exist, a once-mainstay therapy, theophylline, has fallen out of favor. But why is theophylline no longer used for COPD as a first-line treatment? The reasons lie in its complex safety profile and the development of more effective medications.
