theophylline

Noun

Meaning

theophylline (uncountable)

(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A bitter crystalline compound present in small quantities in tea leaves, isomeric with theobromine; used as a drug in therapy for respiratory diseases.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Hypernyms

bronchodilator

Examples

Inform patients that ciprofloxacin CIPRO XR may increase the effects of theophylline. Source: Internet

The weak stimulant effect of chocolate may be due to a combination of theobromine and theophylline, as well as caffeine. citation A typical 28-gram serving of a milk chocolate bar has about as much caffeine as a cup of decaffeinated coffee. Source: Internet

It should be noted that theophylline has been used by some practitioners to treat ET, even though it may also induce tremor. Source: Internet

Medications ( theophylline or caffeine ) can be used to treat these spells in babies if necessary. Source: Internet

The therapeutic dose of theophylline, however, is many times greater than the levels attained from caffeine metabolism. Source: Internet

What are the risks of using theophylline as a bronchodilator? Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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