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Choline theophyllinate

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Overview

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]

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