Chemistry:Diprophylline

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Short description: Chemical compound
Diprophylline
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Clinical data
Trade namesLufyllin
Other names7-(2,3-Dihydroxy-propyl)theophylline
AHFS/Drugs.comConsumer Drug Information
MedlinePlusa682494
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  • US: C (Risk not ruled out)
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By mouth
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Chemical and physical data
FormulaC10H14N4O4
Molar mass254.246 g·mol−1
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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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References

  1. "International Non-Proprietary Names. Recommended International Non-Proprietary Names (Rec. I.N.N.): List 1". World Health Organization. 1955. p. 188. https://www.who.int/medicines/publications/druginformation/innlists/RL01.pdf. 
  2. "Xanthine derivatives as antagonists at A1 and A2 adenosine receptors". Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology 330 (3): 212–21. September 1985. doi:10.1007/bf00572436. PMID 2997628. 
  3. "Trials with xanthine derivatives in systemic treatment of psoriasis". Dermatologica 159 (1): 55–61. 1979. doi:10.1159/000250562. PMID 225216.