Choline theophyllinate
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| ATC code | R03DA02 (WHO) |
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Systematic (IUPAC) name: (2-hydroxyethyl)trimethylazanium; 1,3-dimethyl-2,6-dioxo-2,3,6,7-tetrahydro-1H-purin-7-ide
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| Synonyms | Oxtriphylline, theocolin |
| PubChem (CID) | 656652 |
| ChemSpider | 25044543 571001 |
| UNII | 3K045XR58X  |
| ChEMBL | CHEMBL1200434 |
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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.[citation needed] The drug is available under the brand names Choledyl and Choledyl SA, among others.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ Drugs.com: Choledyl (oxtriphylline) medical facts
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