Theobromine [theobromin]
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Definition
3,7-Dimethylxanthine. The principle alkaloid in Theobroma cacao (the cacao bean) and other plants. A xanthine alkaloid that is used as a bronchodilator and as a vasodilator. It has a weaker diuretic activity than THEOPHYLLINE and is also a less powerful stimulant of smooth muscle. It has practically no stimulant effect on the central nervous system. It was formerly used as a diuretic and in the treatment of angina pectoris and hypertension. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, pp1318-9)
- Annotation
- a bronchodilator & vasodilator alkaloid
- DUI
- D013805 MeSH Browser
- CUI
- M0021284
- CAS
- 1H-Purine-2,6-dione, 3,7-dihydro-3,7-dimethyl-
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