Theophylline Tablets or Capsules Effects, Dosage, and Side Effects Accurbron; Aquaphyllin; Asmalix; Bronkodyl; Elixomin; Elixophyllin; Lanophyllin; Quibron-T Dividose; Slo-Phyllin; Theoclear-80; Theolair; Theostat 80
theophylline: a colorless crystalline alkaloid derived from tea leaves or made synthetically; used in medicine as a bronchial dilator
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... THEOPHYLLINE (Theo-24®, Theolair™, Bronkodyl®) is a bronchodilator, or medicine that helps to make breathing easier. It relaxes the bronchial airways, improving the flow of air through the lungs. Theophylline helps to reduce coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, or difficulty breathing in patients with chronic (long-term) lung disorders such as asthma, bronchitis, or emphysema. Theophylline occurs naturally in teas and is chemically similar to caffeine or theobromine (found in cocoa). Generic theophylline tablets and capsules are available. ...
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Theophylline Systematic (IUPAC) name 1,3-dimethyl-7H-purine-2, ...
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