Choline theophyllinate

Choline theophyllinate (INN), also known as oxtriphylline, is a cough medicine derived from xanthine that acts as a bronchodilator to open up airways in the lung. Chemically, it is a salt of choline and theophylline. It classifies as an expectorant. The drug is available under the brand names Choledyl and Choledyl SA, among others.[1]

Choline theophyllinate
Clinical data
Other namesOxtriphylline, theocolin
AHFS/Drugs.comInternational Drug Names
Pregnancy
category
  • US: C (Risk not ruled out)
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    CompTox Dashboard (EPA)
    ECHA InfoCard100.022.545
    Chemical and physical data
    FormulaC12H21N5O3
    Molar mass283.332 g·mol−1
    3D model (JSmol)

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