Choline theophyllinate
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ATC code | R03DA02 (WHO) |
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Synonyms | Oxtriphylline, theocolin |
PubChem (CID) | 656652 |
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25044543 571001 |
UNII | 3K045XR58X |
ChEMBL | CHEMBL1200434 |
ECHA InfoCard | 100.022.545 |
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Formula | C12H21N5O3 |
Molar mass | 283.33 g/mol |
3D model (Jmol) | Interactive image |
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Choline theophyllinate (INN), also known as oxtriphylline, is a cough medicine derived from xanthine that acts as a bronchodilator to open up airways in the lung. Chemically, it is a salt of choline and theophylline. It classifies as an expectorant. The drug is available under the brand names Choledyl and Choledyl SA, among others.[1]
References
- ↑ Drugs.com: Choledyl (oxtriphylline) medical facts
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