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Diprophylline

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Trade names
  
Lufyllin

Routes of administration
  
By mouth

MedlinePlus
  
a682494

ATC code
  
R03DA01 (WHO)

Diprophylline

AHFS/Drugs.com
  
Consumer Drug Information

Pregnancy category
  
US: C (Risk not ruled out)

Diprophylline (INN) or dyphylline (USAN) (trade names Dilor, Lufyllin), is a xanthine derivative with bronchodilator and vasodilator effects. It is used in the treatment of respiratory disorders like asthma, cardiac dyspnea, and bronchitis. It acts as an adenosine receptor antagonist and phosphodiesterase inhibitor.

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Diprophylline Wikipedia