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DIMETHYLXANTHINE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-02-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Medication
Universal entry(ies)
58-55-9
CAS number
C7H8N4O2
formula, see observation
DEF

A methyl xanthine derivative from tea with diuretic, smooth muscle relaxant, bronchial dilation, cardiac and central nervous system stimulant activities.

OBS

Active ingredient commonly sold under the name Theo-Dur (a systemic drug).

OBS

Chemical formula: C7H8N4O2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
58-55-9
CAS number
C7H8N4O2
formula, see observation
DEF

Alcaloïde cristallin, extrait des feuilles de thé, isomère de la théobromine, diurétique, vasodilatateur coronarien et bronchodilatateur utilisé dans le traitement de l'asthme.

OBS

Principe actif couramment commercialisé sous le nom de Theo-Dur (médicament à action générale).

OBS

Formule chimique : C7H8N4O2

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Medicamentos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
58-55-9
CAS number
C7H8N4O2
formula, see observation
OBS

Fórmula química: C7H8N4O2

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