Choline theophyllinate

Oxtriphylline is the choline salt of theophylline with an anti-asthmatic property. Oxtriphylline appears to inhibit phosphodiesterase and prostaglandin production, regulates calcium flux and intracellular calcium distribution, and antagonizes adenosine. Physiologically, this agent causes relaxation of bronchial smooth muscle, produces vasodilation (except in cerebral vessels), stimulates cardiac muscle, as well as induces diuresis and gastric acid secretion. It may also suppress inflammation and improve contractility of the diaphragm. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Bronchodilators and Methylxanthines. Its therapeutic use is listed as anti-asthmatic agents. The directory classifies it as a unknown/inactive API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Oxytrimethylline, Filoral, Sabidal and Teokolin. Its PubChem CID is 656652.

CAS No 4499-40-5
Molecular Formula C12H21N5O3
Molecular Weight 283.33 g/mol
Synonyms 1,3-dimethyl-2-oxopurin-6-olate;2-hydroxyethyl(trimethyl)azanium

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