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Definitions for aminophylline
əˌmi noʊˈfɪl aɪn, -in, ˌæm ə noʊ-amino·phylline

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. aminophyllinenoun

    a theophylline derivative that is used as a bronchodilator in the treatment of bronchial asthma, emphysema, and bronchitis

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  1. aminophyllinenoun

    A bronchodilator comprising theophylline and ethylenediamine in a 2:1 ratio.

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  1. Aminophylline

    Aminophylline is a compound of the bronchodilator theophylline with ethylenediamine in 2:1 ratio. The ethylenediamine improves solubility, and the aminophylline is usually found as a dihydrate.Aminophylline is less potent and shorter-acting than theophylline. Its most common use is in the treatment of airway obstruction from asthma or COPD. Aminophylline is a nonselective adenosine receptor antagonist and phosphodiesterase inhibitor.

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  1. aminophylline

    Aminophylline is a compound that is often used as a bronchodilator to treat conditions such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It works by relaxing the muscles in your lungs and chest to allow more air in and make breathing easier. Aminophylline is essentially a more soluble form of the drug theophylline.

Wikidata

  1. Aminophylline

    Aminophylline is a bronchodilator. It is a compound of the bronchodilator theophylline with ethylenediamine in 2:1 ratio. The ethylenediamine improves solubility, and the aminophylline is usually found as a dihydrate. Aminophylline is a nonselective adenosine receptor antagonist and phosphodiesterase inhibitor capable of reversing ischemia-induced bradyasystole. It does this by improving the rate of return of spontaneous circulation. During atropine-resistant out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, all aspects of attempted resuscitation must proceed in accordance with standard Advanced Cardiac Life Support guidelines. After exhaustive conventional therapy, aminophylline is administered early in resuscitation efforts to re-establish cardiac rhythm. With aminophylline administration, the patient may have immediate resumption of cardiac electrical activity. Aminophylline should be an intervention with the ACLS treatment of atropine-resistant asystolic out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.

U.S. National Library of Medicine

  1. Aminophylline

    A drug combination that contains THEOPHYLLINE and ethylenediamine. It is more soluble in water than theophylline but has similar pharmacologic actions. It's most common use is in bronchial asthma, but it has been investigated for several other applications.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of aminophylline in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of aminophylline in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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