| Bioactivity | Diphylline (Diprophylline) is a potent A1/A2 adenosine receptor antagonist and cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterase inhibitor. Diphylline, a xanthine derivative, is a bronchodilator and vasodilator drug and has the potential for chronic bronchitis and emphysema[1][2]. | ||||||||||||
| Invitro | Dyphylline (trade names Dilor, Lufyllin), also known as diprophylline, is a xanthine derivative with bronchodilator and vasodilator effects. It is used in the treatment of respiratory disorders like asthma, cardiac dyspnea, and bronchitis. It acts as an adenosine receptor antagonist and phosphodiesterase inhibitor. | ||||||||||||
| Name | Diphylline | ||||||||||||
| CAS | 479-18-5 | ||||||||||||
| Formula | C10H14N4O4 | ||||||||||||
| Molar Mass | 254.24 | ||||||||||||
| Appearance | Solid | ||||||||||||
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. | ||||||||||||
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| Reference | [1]. Schwabe U, et al. Xanthine derivatives as antagonists at A1 and A2 adenosine receptors. Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol. 1985 Sep;330(3):212-21. [2]. Yosry El-said, et al. In-vitro evaluation of sustained-release dyphylline tablets. Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy. Volume 17, 1991 - Issue 2 |