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am·i·noph·yl·line

(ăm′ə-nŏf′ə-lĭn)

A theophylline derivative, C₁₆H₂₄N₁₀O₄, used as a bronchodilator in the treatment of bronchial asthma, emphysema, and bronchitis.

[amino + (theo)phylline.]

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aminophylline

(æmɪˈnɒfɪliːn)

(Pharmacology) a derivative of theophylline that relaxes smooth muscle and is used mainly to dilate the airways in the treatment of asthma and emphysema

[C20: from amino- + phyllo- + -ine²]

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a•mi•no•phyl•line

(əˌmi noʊˈfɪl aɪn, -in, ˌæm ə noʊ-)

n.

a theophylline derivative, C₁₆H₂₄N₁₀O₄, used chiefly to relieve bronchial spasm in asthma, in the treatment of certain heart conditions, and as a diuretic.

[1955–60; amino- + (theo) phylline]

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

bronchodilator - a drug that relaxes and dilates the bronchial passageways and improves the passages of air into the lungs

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