Drug Summary

  Drug name:  aminophylline
  Chemical name:  Aminophylline
  Formula:  C₁₆H₂₄N₁₀O_{4<
  Weight:   420.4264
  CAS no:  317-34-0
  DrugBank link:  DB01223
  Description:  Aminophylline is a drug combination that contains theophylline and ethylenediamine in a 2:1 ratio. Once in the body, theophylline is released and acts as a phosphodiesterase inhibitor, adenosine receptor blocker, and histone deacetylase activator. Similar to other theophyllines, aminophylline is indicated for the treatment of lung diseases such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, and COPD. The majority of aminophylline medications are discontinued and the remaining medications on the market are in short supply.
  Indication:  For the treatment of bronchospasm due to asthma, emphysema and chronic bronchitis.}