Theophylline

Introduction: Theophylline

Description of Theophylline

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Theophylline -- Teratogenic Agent:
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Theophylline: a bronchodilator (trade names Elixophyllin and Slo-Bid and Theobid) used to treat asthma and bronchitis and emphysema.
Source: WordNet 2.1

Theophylline: A drug combination that contains THEOPHYLLINE and ethylenediamine. It is more soluble in water than theophylline but has similar pharmacologic actions. It's most common use is in bronchial asthma, but it has been investigated for several other applications.
Source: Diseases Database

Theophylline: 1,3-dimethylxanthine; methyl xanthine derivative from tea with diuretic, smooth muscle relaxant, bronchial dilation, cardiac and central nervous system stimulant activities.
Source: CRISP

Theophylline: A methyl xanthine derivative from tea with diuretic, smooth muscle relaxant, bronchial dilation, cardiac and central nervous system stimulant activities. Theophylline inhibits the 3',5'-CYCLIC NUCLEOTIDE PHOSPHODIESTERASE that degrades CYCLIC AMP thus potentiates the actions of agents that act through ADENYLATE CYCLASE and cyclic AMP.
Source: MeSH 2007

Theophylline: Related Topics

These medical condition or symptom topics may be relevant to medical information for Theophylline:

• Alkaloid
• Caffeine
• Tea
• Theophylline
• Chemical
• Pharmacologic
• Theobromine

Theophylline as a Disease

Theophylline: Another name for Theophylline -- Teratogenic Agent (or close medical condition association).
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Theophylline: Related Diseases

Theophylline: Theophylline is listed as a type of (or associated with) the following medical conditions in our database:

• Pregnancy-related conditions
• Teratogen-related conditions
• Drug-related conditions

Symptoms of Theophylline (Theophylline -- Teratogenic Agent)

Some of the symptoms of Theophylline incude:

• Missing digits
• Hand abnormalities

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Theophylline: Treatments

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Terms associated with Theophylline:

Terms Similar to Theophylline:

• Aminophylline

Source: Diseases Database

• aminophylline
• Elixophyllin
• Slo-Bid
• Theobid

Source - WordNet 2.1

More specific terms for Theophylline:

• Aminophylline
• Dimenhydrinate
• Dyphylline
• Xanthinol Niacinate
• 1-Methyl-3-isobutylxanthine

Source - MeSH 2007

• aminophylline

Source - CRISP

Broader terms for Theophylline

• Xanthines

Source - MeSH 2007

• bronchodilator
• methylpurine
• muscle relaxant

Source - CRISP

• bronchodilator

Source - WordNet 2.1

Other terms that may be related to Theophylline:

• tea

Source: CRISP

Hierarchical classifications of Theophylline

The following list attempts to classify Theophylline into categories where each line is subset of the next.

WordNet 2.1

• bronchodilator
• medicament,medication,medicinal drug,medicine
• drug
• agent
• causal agency,causal agent,cause
• entity

Source: WordNet 2.1

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy:

• Heterocyclic Compounds
  • Heterocyclic Compounds, 2-Ring
    • Purines
      • Purinones
        • Xanthines
          • Theophylline

External links related to: Theophylline

• Doxapram versus methylxanthine for apnea in preterm infants (Cochrane Review)
• Addition of intravenous aminophylline to beta2-agonists in adults with acute asthma (Cochrane Review)
• Aminophylline Injection BP Minijet , SPC from the eMC
• MedDet
• Methylxanthines for exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (Cochrane Review)
• Long acting beta-agonists versus theophylline for maintenance treatment of asthma (Cochrane Review)
• eMedicine - Toxicity, Theophylline : Article by Lisa Kirkland, MD
• MedDet
• RxMed: Pharmaceutical Information - THEOLAIR
• RxMed: Pharmaceutical Information - UNIPHYL
• Slo-Phyllin 60mg, 125mg, 250mg, Capsules , SPC from the eMC
• Theophylline frame
• Methylxanthines for COPD [Oct 2003; 116-3]
• eMedicine - Toxicity, Theophylline : Article by Greg Hymel, MD
• Oral theophylline for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (Cochrane Review)
• Theodur Online, Description, Chemistry, Ingredients - Theophylline - RxList Monographs
• RxMed: Pharmaceutical Information - THEOCHRON
• Intravenous aminophylline for acute severe asthma in children over two years receiving inhaled bronchodilators (Cochrane Review)
• Caffeine versus theophylline for apnea in preterm infants (Cochrane Review)
• RxMed: Pharmaceutical Information - THEOPHYLLINE

Source: Diseases Database

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