In our setting, theophylline poisoning in children comes up very often in some seasons. The authors try to present on four typical cases important moments and pitfalls of the treatment of this intoxication, trying to limit the sequelae resulting from the poisoning. Pharmacologic properties of theophylline is outlined together with the pathophysiologic aspects, clinical picture and treatment of the poisoning, including the resulting sequelae in formerly healthy children.

        Key words: poisoning – pitfalls in the therapy