Definition of "aminophylline" [aminophylline]

• A theophylline derivative, C16H24N10O4, used as a bronchodilator in the treatment of bronchial asthma, emphysema, and bronchitis. (noun)

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• "A control group of 30 comparable patients received the conventional drug aminophylline."
• "- Do not combine with ergotamine or aminophylline, especially in pediatrics."
• "- Do not combine with aminophylline (reciprocal inhibition), digitalis (bradycardia), adrenaline"