aminophylline

[ uh-mee-noh-fil-ahyn, -een, am-uh-noh- ]

nounPharmacology.
  1. a theophylline derivative, C16H24N10O4, used chiefly to relieve bronchial spasm in asthma, in the treatment of certain heart conditions, and as a diuretic.

Origin of aminophylline

1
First recorded in 1955–60; amino- + (theo)phylline

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British Dictionary definitions for aminophylline

aminophylline

/ (æmɪˈnɒfɪliːn) /


noun
  1. a derivative of theophylline that relaxes smooth muscle and is used mainly to dilate the airways in the treatment of asthma and emphysema

Origin of aminophylline

1
C20: from amino- + phyllo- + -ine ²

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Scientific definitions for aminophylline

aminophylline

[ ăm′ə-nŏfə-lĭn ]


  1. A theophylline derivative used as a bronchodilator in the treatment of bronchial asthma, emphysema, and bronchitis. Chemical formula: C16H24N10O4.

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