aminophylline

aminophylline
/euh mee'noh fil"uyn, -een, am'euh noh-/, n. Pharm.
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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