Theophylline (Noun)
Meaning
A colorless crystalline alkaloid derived from tea leaves or made synthetically; used in medicine as a bronchial dilator.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed theophylline to help manage the patient's chronic asthma symptoms.
- The researchers studied the effects of theophylline on the respiratory system in patients with COPD.
- The medication, which contained theophylline, was taken orally twice a day to help open up the airways.
- The patient experienced a severe allergic reaction after taking theophylline for the first time.
- The study compared the efficacy of theophylline to other bronchodilators in treating chronic bronchitis.