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noun Pharmacology.
a theophylline derivative, C16H24N10O4, used chiefly to relieve bronchial spasm in asthma, in the treatment of certain heart conditions, and as a diuretic.
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Aminophylline
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aminophylline  (ām'ə-nŏf'ə-lĭn) Pronunciation Key
A theophylline derivative used as a bronchodilator in the treatment of bronchial asthma, emphysema, and bronchitis. Chemical formula: C16H24N10O4. |
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