Theobromine

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)

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Tree Number(s): D03.132.960.651, D03.633.100.759.758.824.651

MeSH Unique ID: D013805

Registry Number: OBD445WZ5P

Pharmacologic Action:

• Bronchodilator Agents
• Vasodilator Agents

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Heterocyclic Compounds
Alkaloids
Xanthines
Theobromine

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Heterocyclic Compounds
Heterocyclic Compounds, Fused-Ring
Heterocyclic Compounds, 2-Ring
Purines
Purinones
Xanthines
Theobromine
Pentoxifylline