Chlortheophylline
Chlortheophylline Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.
8-Chlorotheophylline is a stimulant drug of the xanthine chemical class, with physiological effects similar to caffeine. Its main use is in combination with Diphenhydramine as the antiemetic drug Dimenhydrinate. The stimulant properties of Chlortheophylline are thought to ward off the drowsiness caused by diphenhydramine's anti-histamine activity in the central nervous system.
Chlortheophylline produces a number of effects including nervousness, restlessness, insomnia, headache, and nausea, which are primarily attributed to its ability to block the adenosine receptor . Because adenosine causes a decrease in neuronal firing, blockade of the adenosine receptor causes the reverse effect resulting in excitation.
| Trade Name | Chlortheophylline |
| Generic | 8-chlorotheophylline |
| 8-chlorotheophylline Other Names | Chlorotheophylline, Chlortheophylline |
| Type | |
| Formula | C7H7ClN4O2 |
| Weight | Average: 214.609 Monoisotopic: 214.025753195 |
| Groups | Experimental |
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| Last Updated: | September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am |
Uses
When used in combination with Diphenhydramine as the antiemetic Dimenhydrinate, Chlortheophylline is indicated for the prevention and treatment of nausea, vomiting, or vertigo of motion sickness.
How Chlortheophylline works
Chlortheophylline produces a number of effects including nervousness, restlessness, insomnia, headache, and nausea, which are primarily attributed to its ability to block the adenosine receptor . Because adenosine causes a decrease in neuronal firing, blockade of the adenosine receptor causes the reverse effect resulting in excitation.
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