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administration Oral CAS Number 85-18-7 ChemSpider 10211 | ATC code none PubChem CID 10661 Molar mass 214.61 g/mol | |
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Legal status In general: Over-the-counter (OTC) | ||
8-Chlorotheophylline, also known as 1,3-dimethyl-8-chloroxanthine, is a stimulant drug of the xanthine chemical class, with physiological effects similar to caffeine. Its main use is in combination with diphenhydramine in the antiemetic dimenhydrinate. Diphenhydramine reduces nausea but causes drowsiness, and the stimulant properties of 8-Chlorotheophylline help ward off that side-effect.
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