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theophylline

 

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Noun theophylline has 1 sense
  1. aminophylline, theophylline, Elixophyllin, Slo-Bid, Theobid - a bronchodilator (trade names Elixophyllin and Slo-Bid and Theobid) used to treat asthma and bronchitis and emphysema
    --1 is a kind of bronchodilator

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Theophylline

Definition:

Theophylline is a bronchodilator drug that belongs to the methylxanthine class. It is primarily used to treat respiratory conditions associated with bronchial asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and other lung diseases.

Possible Parts of Speech:

  • Noun

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Noun: A medication used to relieve symptoms of lung diseases, expand airways, and improve breathing. It works by relaxing the muscles of the bronchial tubes.

Sample Sentence:

Sarah's doctor prescribed theophylline to manage her chronic asthma and improve her overall lung function.

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