Term Name: | dyphylline |
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Synonyms: | (+-)-7-(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)theophylline, (+-)-diprophylline, (+-)-dyphylline, (1,2-dihydroxy-3-propyl)thiophyllin, 1,3-dimethyl-7-(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)xanthine, 7-(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)-1,3-dimethyl-3,7-dihydro-1H-purine-2,6-dione, 7-(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)-1,3-dimethylxanthine, 7-(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)-3,7-dihydro-1,3-dimethyl-1H-purine-2,6-dione, 7-(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)theophylline, 7-(beta,gamma-dihydroxypropyl)theophylline, Dihydroxypropyl theopylin, diprofilina, Diprophylline, diprophyllinum, Dyphylline |
Definition: | An oxopurine that is theophylline bearing a 2,3-dihydroxypropyl group at the 7 position. It has broncho- and vasodilator properties, and is used in the treatment of asthma, cardiac dyspnea, and bronchitis. It is also an ingredient in preparations that have been promoted for coughs. |
Ontology: | ChEBI [CHEBI:4728] ( EBI ) |