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aminophylline

DEFINITIONS OF: aminophylline

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n a theophylline derivative that is used as a bronchodilator in the treatment of bronchial asthma, emphysema, and bronchitis

Type of:
bronchodilator
a drug that relaxes and dilates the bronchial passageways and improves the passages of air into the lungs
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