Aminophylline Hydrous
72487-55-9
General information
Aminophylline is a drug combination that contains theophylline and ethylenediamine in a 2:1 ratio. After ingestion, theophylline is released from aminophylline, and theophylline relaxes the smooth muscle of the bronchial airways and pulmonary blood vessels and reduces airway responsiveness to histamine, methacholine, adenosine, and allergen. Aminophylline is indicated for the treatment of lung diseases such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, and COPD.
About the API
Therapeutic areas
Respiratory system
Monographs
USP, Ph. Eur.
Regulatory documentation
CEP
Production location
Minden
Standard pack size
Standard pack size
Physical properties
White to yellowish white fine powder
Typical formulation types
Oral solid, oral liquid, injectable, injectable long-acting