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Choline theophyllinate

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ATC code
  
R03DA02 (WHO)

ChemSpider
  
25044543 571001

PubChem CID
  
656652

Molar mass
  
283.33 g/mol

Choline theophyllinate

AHFS/Drugs.com
  
International Drug Names

Pregnancy category
  
US: C (Risk not ruled out)

Synonyms
  
Oxtriphylline, theocolin

Choline theophyllinate (INN), also known as oxtriphylline, is a cough medicine derived from xanthine that acts as a bronchodilator to open up airways in the lung. Chemically, it is a salt of choline and theophylline. It classifies as an expectorant. The drug is available under the brand names Choledyl and Choledyl SA, among others.

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Choline theophyllinate Wikipedia