Doxofylline
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Overview
Overview
Doxofylline (INN), (also known as doxophylline) is a xanthine derivative drug used in the treatment of asthma.[1]
It has antitussive and bronchodilator[2] effects, and acts as a phosphodiesterase inhibitor.[3]
In animal and human studies, it has shown similar efficacy to theophylline but with significantly fewer side effects.[4]
Unlike other xanthines, doxofylline lacks any significant affinity for adenosine receptors and does not produce stimulant effects. This suggests that its antiasthmatic effects are mediated by another mechanism, perhaps its actions on phosphodiesterase.[1]
References
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Cirillo R, Barone D, Franzone JS (1988). “Doxofylline, an antiasthmatic drug lacking affinity for adenosine receptors”. Arch Int Pharmacodyn Ther. 295: 221–37. PMID 3245738.
- ↑ Poggi R, Brandolese R, Bernasconi M, Manzin E, Rossi A (October 1989). “Doxofylline and respiratory mechanics. Short-term effects in mechanically ventilated patients with airflow obstruction and respiratory failure”. Chest. 96 (4): 772–8. doi:10.1378/chest.96.4.772. PMID 2791671.
- ↑ Dini FL, Cogo R (2001). “Doxofylline: a new generation xanthine bronchodilator devoid of major cardiovascular adverse effects”. Curr Med Res Opin. 16 (4): 258–68. doi:10.1185/030079901750120196. PMID 11268710.
- ↑ Sankar J, Lodha R, Kabra SK (March 2008). “Doxofylline: The next generation methylxanthine”. Indian J Pediatr. 75 (3): 251–4. doi:10.1007/s12098-008-0054-1. PMID 18376093.
- Dali Shukla, Subhashis Chakraborty, Sanjay Singh & Brahmeshwar Mishra. Doxofylline: a promising methylxanthine derivative for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy. 2009; 10(14): 2343-2356, DOI 10.1517/14656560903200667, PMID 19678793
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