Theo-Dur

Active Ingredient(s): Theophylline, Aminophylline
FDA Approved: * April 12, 1979
Pharm Company: * SCHERING
Category: Asthma

Theophylline, also known as 1,3-dimethylxanthine, is a phosphodiesterase inhibiting drug used in therapy for respiratory diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma under a variety of brand names. As a member of the xanthine family, it bears structural and pharmacological similarity to theobromine and caffeine, and is readily found in nature, being present in tea (Camellia sinensis) and cocoa (Theobroma cacao). A small amount of theophylline is one of the products... [wikipedia]

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