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enprofylline

Methylxanthine · Bronchodilator

MethylxanthineBronchodilator
CDSCO approved
EXCRETION
not curated
INTERACTIONS
none in our sources
PREGNANCY
not curated

Mechanism

Enprofylline is a methylxanthine that acts as a more potent bronchodilator compared to theophylline. It differs from theophylline as it does not antagonize adenosine receptors.

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Sources: Goodman & Gilman 14e·Verified: 2026-05-10 · House clinical team