a derivative of theophylline that relaxes smooth muscle and is used mainly to dilate the airways in the treatment of asthma and emphysema
Word origin
C20: from amino- + phyllo- + -ine2
aminophylline in American English
(əˌminouˈfɪlain, -in, ˌæmənou-)
noun
Pharmacology
a theophylline derivative, C16H24N10O4, used chiefly to relieve bronchial spasm in asthma, in the treatment of certain heart conditions, and as a diuretic
Word origin
[1955–60; amino- + (theo)phylline]This word is first recorded in the period 1955–60. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: backgrounder, geodesic dome, life-support, rollout, softwareamino- is a combining form used in the names of chemical compounds in which the amino groupis present. Other words that use the affix amino- include: amino, aminocarb, aminoglycoside, aminopeptidase, aminophenol
Examples of 'aminophylline' in a sentence
aminophylline
Method: we reviewed literature sources on topic of aminophylline and consciousness.
Abbas Aghabiklooei 2018, 'The Efficacy of Aminophylline on Raising Consciousness in Benzodiazepines-IntoxicatedPatients', Asia Pacific Journal of Medical Toxicologyhttp://apjmt.mums.ac.ir/article_10688_038a67e2c8b8f0fa9d738f51386d70fe.pdf. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Our results indicate a novel site of action for aminophylline and ephedrine.
Sohyeon Moon, Hee Jung Baik 2018, 'Aminophylline and Ephedrine, but Not Flumazenil, Inhibit the Activity of the ExcitatoryAmino Acid Transporter 3 Expressed in Xenopus Oocytes and Reverse the Increased Activityby Propofol', BioMed Research Internationalhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/6817932. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
In general, aminophylline would improve symptoms in hospitalized patients with asthma.
Amelia Lorensia, Endang Wahjuningsih, Supriadi 2018, 'Safety of Aminophylline for Asthma Therapy in Delta Surya Hospital at Sidoarjo', Indonesian Journal of Clinical Pharmacyhttp://jurnal.unpad.ac.id/ijcp/article/view/12681. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
In 10/20 subjects, recovery was facilitated with aminophylline (125 mg).
Bhave Nicole M, Freed Benjamin H, Yodwut Chattanong, Kolanczyk Denise, Dill Karin,Lang Roberto M, Mor-Avi Victor, Patel Amit R 2012, 'Considerations when measuring myocardial perfusion reserve by cardiovascular magneticresonance using regadenoson', Journal of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonancehttp://www.jcmr-online.com/content/14/1/89. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Using purposive sampling methods, samples were collected from patients who received aminophylline for asthma therapy.
Amelia Lorensia, Endang Wahjuningsih, Supriadi 2018, 'Safety of Aminophylline for Asthma Therapy in Delta Surya Hospital at Sidoarjo', Indonesian Journal of Clinical Pharmacyhttp://jurnal.unpad.ac.id/ijcp/article/view/12681. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
The therapy given was aminophylline intravenously for one hour.
Amelia Lorensia, Zullies Ikawati, Tri M. Andayani, Rivan V. Suryadinata, Khaula A.A. Hantoro 2018, 'Effectiveness and Toxicity Risk of Intravenous Aminophylline in Exacerbation AsthmaTreatment', Indonesian Journal of Clinical Pharmacyhttp://jurnal.unpad.ac.id/ijcp/article/view/16675. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
After the treatment, apnea recurred only in one case (0.1%) of aminophylline recipient group.
Morteza Habibi, Abolfazl Mahyar, Sanam Nikdehghan 2019, 'Effect of Caffeine and Aminophylline on Apnea of Prematurity', Iranian Journal of Neonatologyhttp://ijn.mums.ac.ir/article_13090_3384ecd42ebfbaf61695d6b47cd22df8.pdf. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Aminophylline showed inhibitory action on many isolates, especially at the concentration of 10mg/ml.
Ali Abdul Hussein S AL-Janabi 2011, 'Potential activity of the purine compounds caffeine and aminophylline on bacteria',Journal of Global Infectious Diseaseshttp://www.jgid.org/article.asp?issn=0974-777X;year=2011;volume=3;issue=2;spage=133;epage=137;aulast=AL-Janabi. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Side effects of aminophylline were detected in 7 of 35 patients.
Robert F Tamburro, Robert F Tamburro, Neal J Thomas, Neal J Thomas, Gary D Ceneviva,Gary D Ceneviva, Michael D Dettorre, Michael D Dettorre, Gretchen L Brummel, GretchenL Brummel, Steven E Lucking, Steven E Lucking 2014, 'A prospective assessment of the effect of aminophylline therapy on urine output andinflammation in critically ill children', Frontiers in Pediatricshttp://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fped.2014.00059/full. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Aminophylline has been widely used in the treatment of apneic episodes in premature infants.
Shu-Leei Tey, Wei-Te Lee, Pei-Lun Lee, Chu-Chong Lu, Hsiu-Lin Chen 2016, 'Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Very Low Birth Weight Infants Using Aminophylline forthe Treatment of Apnea', Pediatrics and Neonatologyhttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S187595721500087X. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)