Choline theophyllinate
Systematic (IUPAC) name | |
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(2-hydroxyethyl)trimethylazanium; 1,3-dimethyl-2,6-dioxo-2,3,6,7-tetrahydro-1H-purin-7-ide | |
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Identifiers | |
ATC code | R03DA02 |
PubChem | CID 656652 |
ChemSpider |
25044543 571001 |
UNII | 3K045XR58X |
ChEMBL | CHEMBL1200434 |
Synonyms | Oxtriphylline, theocolin |
Chemical data | |
Formula | C12H21N5O3 |
Molar mass | 283.33 g/mol |
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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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