Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

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

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  • noun A bronchodilator comprising theophylline and ethylenediamine in a 2:1 ratio.

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  • noun a theophylline derivative that is used as a bronchodilator in the treatment of bronchial asthma, emphysema, and bronchitis

Etymologies

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

[amino + (theo)phylline.]

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Examples

  • A control group of 30 comparable patients received the conventional drug aminophylline.

    The Best Alternative Medicine Dr. Kenneth R. Pelletier 2000

  • A control group of 30 comparable patients received the conventional drug aminophylline.

    The Best Alternative Medicine Dr. Kenneth R. Pelletier 2000

  • - Do not combine with aminophylline (reciprocal inhibition), digitalis (bradycardia), adrenaline

    Chapter 4 1993

  • Ephedrine often comes in combination with theophylline or aminophylline, and sometimes phenobarbital.

    Chapter 31 1993

  • - Do not combine with ergotamine or aminophylline, especially in pediatrics.

    Chapter 4 1993

  • While Howard mixes Scotch and sodas, Rupert fills a syringe from a vial of aminophylline he has taken from its place behind a gelatin salad mold in the refrigerator.

    Even Cowgirls Get The Blues Robbins, Tom 1976

  • Each trial patient applied a teaspoon of aminophylline cellulite treatment formula twice daily to one thigh, while the opposite thigh received an inactive (placebo) cream applied twice daily for comparison.

    Wil's Ebay E-Store amp;34; 2010

  • Topical fat reduction with the aminophylline cellulite treatment has shown significant reduction in fat loss and thigh girth.

    Wil's Ebay E-Store amp;34; 2010

  • Packed with skin-tighteners like caffeine and aminophylline, these products can actually make your stomach look leaner than it really is.

    Gizmodo Kyle VanHemert 2010

  • The aminophylline causes the fat cells to shrink by causing them to release lipid fat particles.

    Wil's Ebay E-Store amp;34; 2010

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