Astrophyllin
Brand names,
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Analogs
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Brand Names Mixture
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Chemical_Formula
C10H14N4O4
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RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic2/dyphylline.htm
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fda sheet
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msds (material safety sheet)
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Synthesis Reference
No information avaliable
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Molecular Weight
254.243 g/mol
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Melting Point
161.5 oC
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H2O Solubility
0.33 g/ml
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State
Solid
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LogP
-1.46
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Dosage Forms
Elixir; Liquid; Solution; Suppository; Tablet
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Indication
For relief of acute bronchial asthma and for reversible bronchospasm associated with chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
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Pharmacology
Dyphylline, a xanthine derivative, is a bronchodilator used for relief of acute bronchial asthma and for reversible bronchospasm associated with chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Dyphylline is a xanthine derivative with pharmacologic actions similar to theophylline and other members of this class of drugs. Its primary action is that of bronchodilation, but it also exhibits peripheral vasodilatory and other smooth muscle relaxant activity to a lesser degree.
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Absorption
No information avaliable
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side effects and Toxicity
LD50=1954 mg/kg (orally in mice)
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Patient Information
No information avaliable
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Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals