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Theophylline relaxes smooth muscles which has been beneficial to those with Asthma and is the reason why after drinking caffeine the person often feels the need to use the bathroom as it is affecting the smooth muscle of the colon. -- http://www.energyfiend.com/2010/01/caffeine-metablolism

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Are xanthines cholinesterase inhibitors?

No, xanthines are not cholinesterase inhibitors. Xanthines are a group of compounds that include caffeine and theophylline, which act primarily as adenosine receptor antagonists. Cholinesterase inhibitors, on the other hand, are a different class of drugs used to increase the levels of acetylcholine in the brain for the treatment of conditions like Alzheimer's disease.


Different compounds can be formed from similar elements?

Yes. And this might blow your mind but different compounds can even be formed from the same number and type of elements. Isomers! Example: Theobromine= vasodilator Theophylline= anti-inflammatory Same amount and type of elements, but arranged differently makes a completely different compound.


What drugs reduce lower esophageal sphincter tone?

Any drug that is in the narcotic family, especially muscle relaxants. You need a doctor's prescrption to obtain any of these types of drugs. The muscle would not actually weaken, only become more relaxed as a result of the drug's effects.


What is the element or chemical that chocolate has that makes you happy?

The chemical in chocolate that releases endorphins is tryptophan. It is an essential amino acid needed by the brain to produce serotonin. Serotonin is a mood-modulating neurotransmitter, often called the brain's "happy chemical." The other is anadamine. It affects the brain like the active ingredient in cannabis.


What are facts about the digestive and excretory system?

the excretory system has a part that is called the bladder and this part of the system helps us make urine and then it releases it.BLA that's the perfect answer. You write BLA and the teacher would probably give you an A+. I wrote BLA and i did get an A+ the highest in my grade1. More than 480,000 (four hundred and eighty thousand) Americans have been affected by Crohn's Disease. 2. You may have two kidneys but the left one is always higher than the right one.3. The respiratory system is also part of the excretory system because it removes dangerous chemicals.4. The skin is also part of excretory system because by sweat, you remove various things that can be harm to you. 5. The bag they use when someone has Crohn's Disease is called a 'colostomy bag'.I don't really know what excretory means, so why don't you ask later?

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What is another name for theophylline?

theophylline


Aminophylline to theophylline conversion?

Aminophylline dose * 0.8 = Theophylline dose


What color tube does theophylline go in?

Theophylline should be collected in a green-top tube containing lithium heparin.


Why is theophylline combined with sodium acetate?

Theophylline is combined with sodium acetate to create a buffer system that maintains the pH and stability of the medication. This combination helps improve the solubility and absorption of theophylline in the body, leading to better therapeutic outcomes.


What has the author Herbert Weinfeld written?

Herbert Weinfeld has written: 'A study of metabolism of caffeine and theophylline' -- subject(s): Caffeine, Theophylline, Metabolism


Theophylline and caffeine are examples of drug?

Yes, theophylline and caffeine (and the closely related theobromine) are drugs. Relatively mild ones, but they do act as stimulants.


Why patients taking theophylline should not take grape juice?

You can drink grape juice when taking theophylline. What you should not drink is grapefruit juice. This is because grapefruit juice can decreae the effects of taking theophylline. However, at this time, it has not been determined how serious this effect is.


Is the theophylline act as Bronsted base or Bronsted acid and why?

Theophylline can act as a Bronsted base because it can accept a proton (H+) to form a conjugate acid. In its basic form, theophylline has a lone pair of electrons on the nitrogen atom that can readily accept a proton, making it a base.


What is Theophylline Extended Release medicine?

medical and medication


What are the drug interactions associated with cayenne use?

Asthma patients using theophylline may increase the amount of theophylline absorbed, perhaps leading to toxicity. Consult with a medical practitioner.


What is the cpt code for Quantitative theophylline screen blood?

80198


What is an example of a methylxanthine drug?

The chief methylxanthine drug is theophylline