aminophylline (redirected from Truphylline)

aminophylline /am·i·noph·yl·line/ (am?i-nof´i-lin) a salt of theophylline, used as a bronchodilator and as an antidote to dipyridamole toxicity.

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am·i·noph·yl·line (m-nf-ln)

n.

A theophylline derivative, used as a bronchodilator in the treatment of bronchial asthma, emphysema, and bronchitis.

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aminophylline (theophylline ethylenediamine),

n brand names: Phyl-locontin;
drug class: xanthine;
action: relaxes smooth muscle of the respiratory system;
uses: bronchial asthma, bronchospasm, Cheyne-Stokes respirations.

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aminophylline

a mixture of theophylline and ethylenediamine; used as a respiratory stimulant, smooth muscle relaxant, myocardial stimulant and diuretic. Administration of the drug may be by mouth, intramuscularly, intravenously or rectally.