Diprophylline Explained

Diprophylline (INN)[1] or dyphylline (USAN) (trade names Dilor, Lufyllin) is a xanthine derivative with bronchodilator and vasodilator effects. It is used in the treatment of respiratory disorders like asthma, cardiac dyspnea, and bronchitis. It acts as an adenosine receptor antagonist and phosphodiesterase inhibitor.[2] [3]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: International Non-Proprietary Names. Recommended International Non-Proprietary Names (Rec. I.N.N.): List 1 . World Health Organization . 188 . 1955.
  2. Schwabe U, Ukena D, Lohse MJ . Xanthine derivatives as antagonists at A1 and A2 adenosine receptors . Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology . 330 . 3 . 212–21 . September 1985 . 2997628 . 10.1007/bf00572436 . 12190457 .
  3. Iancu L, Shneur A, Cohen H . Trials with xanthine derivatives in systemic treatment of psoriasis . Dermatologica . 159 . 1 . 55–61 . 1979 . 225216 . 10.1159/000250562 .

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