TERMIUM Plus®
The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.
DIMETILXANTINA [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-02-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Medication
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- theophylline
1, record 1, English, theophylline
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- dimethylxanthine 2, record 1, English, dimethylxanthine
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A methyl xanthine derivative from tea with diuretic, smooth muscle relaxant, bronchial dilation, cardiac and central nervous system stimulant activities. 3, record 1, English, - theophylline
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Active ingredient commonly sold under the name Theo-Dur (a systemic drug). 4, record 1, English, - theophylline
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: C7H8N4O2 5, record 1, English, - theophylline
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- théophylline
1, record 1, French, th%C3%A9ophylline
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- diméthylxanthine 2, record 1, French, dim%C3%A9thylxanthine
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Alcaloïde cristallin, extrait des feuilles de thé, isomère de la théobromine, diurétique, vasodilatateur coronarien et bronchodilatateur utilisé dans le traitement de l'asthme. 3, record 1, French, - th%C3%A9ophylline
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Principe actif couramment commercialisé sous le nom de Theo-Dur (médicament à action générale). 4, record 1, French, - th%C3%A9ophylline
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : C7H8N4O2 5, record 1, French, - th%C3%A9ophylline
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Medicamentos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- dimetilxantina
1, record 1, Spanish, dimetilxantina
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- teofilina 1, record 1, Spanish, teofilina
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: C7H8N4O2 2, record 1, Spanish, - dimetilxantina
Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank
© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2025
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau
Features
Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.
Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.
Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.
- Date Modified: