Diprophylline

Diprophylline
Clinical data
Trade names Lufyllin
Synonyms 7-(2,3-Dihydroxy-propyl)theophylline
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MedlinePlus a682494
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  • US: C (Risk not ruled out)
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    administration    		 By mouth
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    Chemical and physical data
    Formula C10H14N4O4
    Molar mass 254.24 g/mol
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    Diprophylline (INN)[1] or dyphylline (USAN) (trade names Dilor, Lufyllin), is a xanthine derivative with bronchodilator and vasodilator effects. It is used in the treatment of respiratory disorders like asthma, cardiac dyspnea, and bronchitis. It acts as an adenosine receptor antagonist and phosphodiesterase inhibitor.[2][3]

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    1. ↑ "International Non-Proprietary Names. Recommended International Non-Proprietary Names (Rec. I.N.N.): List 1" (PDF). World Health Organization. 1955. p. 188.
    2. ↑ Schwabe, U; Ukena, D; Lohse, MJ (September 1985). "Xanthine Derivatives as Antagonists at A1 and A2 Adenosine Receptors". Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology. 330 (3): 212–21. doi:10.1007/bf00572436. PMID 2997628.
    3. ↑ Iancu, L; Shneur, A; Cohen, H (1979). "Trials with Xanthine Derivatives in Systemic Treatment of Psoriasis". Dermatologica. 159 (1): 55–61. doi:10.1159/000250562. PMID 225216.

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