Diprophylline
Diprophylline
Diprophylline (pronounced: di-pro-fil-leen) is a bronchodilator used in the treatment of asthma, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema. It is also known as Dyphylline.
Etymology
The term "Diprophylline" is derived from the Greek words "di" meaning "two", "pro" meaning "before", and "phylline" meaning "leaf". This is in reference to the two methyl groups that are added to the xanthine molecule to create this drug.
Usage
Diprophylline is used to treat and prevent symptoms caused by bronchospasm such as wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness. It works by relaxing and opening the air passages in the lungs, making it easier to breathe.
Related Terms
- Bronchodilator: A type of medication that relaxes and opens the air passages in the lungs.
- Asthma: A condition in which a person's airways become inflamed, narrow and swell, and produce extra mucus, which makes it difficult to breathe.
- Chronic bronchitis: A type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) characterized by long-term breathing problems and poor airflow.
- Emphysema: A type of COPD involving damage to the air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs.
- Bronchospasm: A sudden constriction of the muscles in the walls of the bronchioles.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Diprophylline
- Wikipedia's article - Diprophylline
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