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Theophylline

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

1,3-Dimethylxanthine, 2,6-Dihydroxy-1,3-dimethylpurine, 3,7-Dihydro-1,3-dimethyl-1H-purine-2,6-dione

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C7H8N4O2
CAS Number:
58-55-9
Molecular Weight:
180.16
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24
PubChem Substance ID:
329826623
MDL number:
MFCD00079619
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
13463

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Product Name

Theophylline, European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

InChI

1S/C7H8N4O2/c1-10-5-4(8-3-9-5)6(12)11(2)7(10)13/h3H,1-2H3,(H,8,9)

SMILES string

CN1C(=O)N(C)c2[nH]cnc2C1=O

InChI key

ZFXYFBGIUFBOJW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

theophylline

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

Gene Information

human ... ADORA1(134), ADORA2A(135), ADORA2B(136), ADORA3(140), PDE3A(5139), PDE3B(5140), PDE4A(5141), PDE4B(5142), PDE4C(5143), PDE4D(5144)

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Application

Theophylline EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Phosphodiesterase inhibitor; diuretic; cardiac stimulant; muscle relaxant; asthma medication.

General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the Issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

pictograms

Skull and crossbonesHealth hazard
GHS06,GHS08

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Repr. 1B

Storage Class

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

Regulatory Information

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Sean M Bagshaw et al.
Archives of internal medicine, 165(10), 1087-1093 (2005-05-25)
Contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) is an important cause of declines in kidney function and is related to greater morbidity, health care costs, and mortality. Adenosine has been proposed to contribute to the pathophysiological process of CIN. We performed a systematic review
Xiao-Feng Sun et al.
Carbohydrate polymers, 92(2), 1357-1366 (2013-02-13)
Hydrogels based on hemicellulose of wheat straw were prepared as a novel carrier for controlled drug delivery. The chemical structure and morphology of the hydrogels were characterised using FT-IR and SEM, respectively. The swelling ratios of the hydrogels were determined
Victoria Boswell-Smith et al.
The Journal of allergy and clinical immunology, 117(6), 1237-1243 (2006-06-06)
Theophylline has been relegated to a second- or even third-line therapy in the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), behind glucocorticosteroids and beta2-agonists, although recent findings have suggested that theophylline possesses anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects in addition
David J Henderson-Smart et al.
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, (1)(1), CD000273-CD000273 (2010-01-22)
Recurrent apnea is common in preterm infants, particularly at very early gestational ages. These episodes of loss of effective breathing can lead to hypoxemia and bradycardia, which may be severe enough to require resuscitation including use of positive pressure ventilation.
Diego Caccavo et al.
Molecular pharmaceutics, 12(2), 474-483 (2014-12-17)
In this work the behavior of hydrogel-based matrices, the most widespread systems for oral controlled release of pharmaceuticals, has been mathematically described. In addition, the calculations of the model have been validated against a rich set of experimental data obtained
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